Term: 1 year
The Co-op Advisor is the primary support person for students during their co-op experience at Waterloo. Co-op Advisors support students from their first academic term through to graduation, preparing them for co-op success and providing support throughout all recruitment and work terms. The Co-op Advisor is an integral co-op support, working collaboratively with Account Managers, Account Coordinators, their own regional team, and in connection with Faculty-aligned colleagues within CEE to ensure success of all Co-operative Education stakeholders.
This role is required to be on campus twice a week. There are 2 positions available.
Support students during their recruitment term to build job search techniques and to secure relevant and valuable work experiences
Support students during their work term to resolve issues and ensure a successful employment experience
Strengthen and leverage on-campus relationship for the enhancement of our student support system
Promote Student Advising Best Practices and Continuous Improvement, participate in professional development opportunities
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
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