School Attendance Officer

Organizational Unit University of Victoria - Faculty of Business Location University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) Posting Close Date 20 August 2024 Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. Classification SG7 Employee Group: PEA - Regular # of Hires Needed 1 Category Education, Training, and Library About this Opportunity The Gustavson School of Business is dedicated to providing business research and education that is non-traditional in its approach, creative in its application, and unique in its perspective.
Gustavson offers a cohort based Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration, Master of Global Business, Master of Management and a PhD in International Management and Organization - all of which have an international focus embedded in their curricula and a strong co-op and experiential learning component. Scholarship and teaching at the School are strongly aligned around our areas of specialization (International Business, Entrepreneurship, Service Management, and Sustainability) and we are a leader in integrating curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
About our Team: The Experiential Learning Team (ELT) within Gustavson fosters lifelong learning through diverse experiences. We serve as a catalyst to bridge theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom and real world application towards the development of socially responsible leaders. Through various initiatives (e.g. student and team coaching, volunteer tax clinic, classroom presentations…), the team facilitates opportunities for students to engage in hands on learning activities and reflections that enhance their academic, personal and professional development. We value coaching, curiosity, community, and communicating with kindness. We want to work with individuals who build trusting relationships, have a drive to innovate, and embody personal growth.
We love coaching and feedback so much we have a built in peer coaching professional development program called the GrowingGustos. Please visit for further information on the School of Business
*The salary range for this position is:
Performance range: starting salary to max of $81,896 is available through annual performance increases.
Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Director, Experiential Learning, the Experiential Learning Officer will work collaboratively with other Experiential Learning staff to support the experiential priorities across the business undergraduate program. The main focus for the Experiential Learning Officer is to develop, implement and support personal and career development courses, such as COM 405. COM 405 is a part of the experiential learning initiative, and is curriculum-based programming that connects students with appropriate opportunities for career development. Examples of these activities can include (but are not limited to) orientation, conferences, project based learning, and team coaching on program deliverables.
Gustavson School of Business Bachelor of Commerce Program has an international focus and a mandatory co-op component. The School is strongly aligned around our three areas of specialization (International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Service Management, and Sustainability).
The student base is made up of local, national and international students. These diverse groups require transcultural awareness and knowledge, and very different professional development strategies and various resources for these students during their undergraduate degree. The Experiential Learning Officer (ELO) is a key resource within the BCom program to identify and build these professional skill development activities for undergraduate students. The ELO is involved in the planning, coordination and delivery of the COM 405 Career Prep Across Borders course, that involves both face-to-face and e-platform delivery. The ELO is responsible for student coaching, individual student course planning, and workshop implementation. This role will support the development of career-ready graduates by intentionally threading experiential learning, reflection, and career education.
The incumbent will be expected to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate communicating with students on international co-ops and exchanges.
Implementation of the COM 405 Career Preparation course
Facilitating workshops for undergraduate students
Developing relationships quickly with students, community partners, staff, and faculty
Job Requirements This position requires a relevant undergraduate degree in Business, Education, Leadership or other appropriate discipline, plus minimum 3 years of related experience including:
Coaching individuals and teams
Education program management implementation and assessment
Collaborative relationship building
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work both in person and online
Demonstrated administrative, research, and organizational skills
Experience in the design and delivery of in person and online educational programs
Project management best practices, particularly in managing numerous priorities and special events
Excellent digital literacy, including the use of MS Office (particularly Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel), databases, and Zoom
Understanding of career education theory an asset
Assets or Preferences:
Previous experience in career coaching and career education an asset
Previous experience in a post-secondary environment an asset
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