IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
JOB POSTING
 

POSITION TITLE:	Career Advisor, Student Coaching Team
DEPARTMENT:	Career Management
REPORTS TO:	Senior Career Advisor
DATE:	April 2017

Ivey Career Management (CM) operates as a Professional Services department within Ivey Business School. The CA role is to provide career support to students in the HBA and MSc programs so they can market themselves and the Ivey brand within several industries. There is a strong commitment within CM to developing our students’ knowledge, communications skills and professionalism practices.
  PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
 
In the role of the Career Advisor (CA), the individual will work within the Student Coaching team to develop and deliver an integrated suite of Career Management (CM) programming. This work is focused on helping HBA and MSc students create and implement an individualized career strategy which can position them to achieve success in securing either summer or full-time roles. This position will also collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to develop relevant and timely programming that takes into account student feedback and firm insights around student performance.
 

1. Creation & Delivery of Curriculum and Clinic Programming:  
   The CA works within the Career Management team to share ideas, develop programming and to deliver key curriculum to the HBA/MSc student population. This includes teaching up to 75 students in class, in addition to leading both short term and long term projects and performing day to day execution of career programming.
    
   Key stakeholders that you will interact with on the team are our Executive Director, Senior Career Advisor, the MBA Student Coaching team, Operations, and the Client Relations team. In addition, you will also interact with HBA/MSc Programs Office, HBA/MSc Admissions, Alumni Relations and student clubs to ensure successful timing and content of programming and events throughout the year.
    
2. Coaching Students: 
   The CA works closely with students through in-class teaching, clinics, clubs events and individual appointments, to develop their individual career strategy and help them communicate effectively about their interests and backgrounds in a number of professional settings. The CA will introduce frameworks throughout the student life cycle to help them self-assess, build a plan and implement the next steps in their strategy.  This work with students ensures that Ivey students are prepared and qualified as competitive and differentiated candidates for the positions that they seek within a variety of industries.
    
    

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
 

1. Undergraduate University Degree with experience in an HR, Executive Coaching, Career Management, Outplacement or Executive Search role; experience in Training & Development, Corporate Communications or Recruitment is considered an asset.
2. Knowledge of career planning and career development principles along with knowledge of the North American business, job market and day to day trends.
3. Clear understanding and demonstrated interest in coaching principles
4. Strong presentation skills: the ability to deliver multi-faceted educational programs that include teaching in large (up to 75) and small groups in an interactive classroom setting
5. Track record of success as a team player: must be comfortable self-managing a diverse workload, but understand the necessity for team collaboration.
6. Creativity and initiative: ability to see alternatives outside the box; new ways of delivering service and building relationships.
7. Resourceful, adaptable and comfort with ambiguity: ability to deal with changing situations, take in information quickly, remain professional and provide relevant recommendations in a timely manner. Complete projects by taking initiative, collaborating with other members of the team and asking questions.
8. Professional presence:  ability to manage clients/stakeholders in a timely, efficient and respectful manner.  Despite the difficulties that may arise or the personalities that may be present – have an ability to position self as a credible professional is critical.
9. Stakeholder Management:  in this role, students, faculty, our corporate partners and the broader CM teams’ objectives are always a top consideration in our decision making and communications planning.
10. Demonstrated team player: MUST be comfortable self-managing a diverse workload, but understand the necessity for team collaboration for this important role that is a critical contributor to the school and our students’ reputations.   
     

This is a 2 year renewable contract position with full benefits.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
 
Qualified candidates should forward their applications in confidence to: hrresumes@ivey.ca. Please reference CM268 in the subject line. Candidates will be considered as applications are received and the posting will remain open until a candidate is identified.
 
DIVERSITY & ACCOMMODATION:
 
Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation for interviews or other meetings, please contact Ivey Human Resources at hr@ivey.ca or by telephone at 519-661-2111 ext. 85771.