Partnership Specialist

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team 

At FEAS (Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science), we immerse ourselves in the economic, social and technological communities we serve. As they evolve, we shift to meet their needs, leveraging our strengths and generating novel solutions. It is our mission to be a leader in Canada, where highly-skilled, adaptable students and researchers develop as people and professionals and work together for one purpose: to improve quality of life around the world. FEAS has more than 6000 undergraduate students enrolled in eleven programs; over 800 graduate students in 22 master's and eight doctoral programs; and over 150 faculty members.
 

We are accelerating the shift in higher education from a results-at-any-cost culture to a highly supportive learning environment that encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners and ethical, inclusive people. 

The Opportunity

The team is looking for a Partnership Specialist to spearhead and coordinate business development activities for the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science's (FEAS) Co-operative Internship Program. In this role, you will create and execute a partnership framework to attract, retain and grow strategic relationships with current and prospective partners. You will develop and implement initiatives to raise awareness, endorsement, partnership and support among key internal and external stakeholders for FEAS strategic priorities. You will also be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and recommending career education programming and developmental workshops/sessions for both participants and employers; fostering a more positive experience.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Actively promoting, securing and maintaining job and placement opportunities with key employers, organizations or agencies.
• Coordinating and/or participating in special campus or external events to promote and raise awareness on available career/placement programs.
• Designing and tailoring promotional activities and materials to present to potential and existing organizations/employers via a variety of communication avenues (e.g. in person, social media platforms, promotional brochures, etc.
• Mentoring and conducting one-on-one meetings with participants to provide detailed and customized advice pertaining to their individual situation; including providing available resources, identifying learning needs, work objectives, work-search techniques, resume writing, etc.
• Handling placement cases and supports participants through the placement process; diffusing difficult and potentially volatile situations; referring complex and unique cases/ situations deviating from standard practices to the appropriate resource.
• Generating reports, reviews and analyzes competitive landscape, placement metrics and processes, to recommend areas for development; provides suggestions to program management on ways to enhance the program.
• Mentoring and advising Departmental Assistants in Co-operative Internship Administrator roles to adhere to FEAS student and employer service standards.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program. 
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in student recruitment, work placement coordination, employer engagement and student advising type role, preferably in engineering or technical sector. 
• Proven experience in relationship building, business development and professional presenting to organizations, agencies or businesses.
• Proven experience evaluating career education programming and activities.
• Proven experience working with CRM and Co-op Admin platforms, preferably Salesforce and Orbis.
• Exceptional business development, consulting, problem solving including ability to manage end-to-end from strategy to execution.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to business, including strong networking and business relationship building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to promote FEAS Co-operative Internship Program to a network of senior contacts in internal and external departments and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including: tact, diplomacy, sound judgment and demonstrated professionalism.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Availability to be on site an average of 3 days / week (can change depending on operations requirements).
• Availability to work outside of regular business hours, following a flexible work schedule.
• Valid driver license with access to vehicle would be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Additional Notes:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.