Manager, Co-operative Education

Administrative

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design. Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor’s degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students.

In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times. DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director, Experiential Learning, the Manager, Co-operative Education is responsible for leading the coordination and expansion of a broad range of experiential learning opportunities across Durham College, with a focus on co-operative education. This position has three major areas of responsibility: managing the development and operation of co-operative education and work-integrated learning (WIL) programs; initiating and maintaining a strategic outreach initiative to develop and enhance relationships with WIL hosts;

and streamlining internal practices across academic faculties to improve consistency and achieve efficiencies. The position will partner and collaborate closely with members of the academic leadership team, staff across college departments, and external partners to achieve deliverables that improve student satisfaction with, and access to, impactful WIL experiences.

The Manager, Co-operative Education will advise college leadership regarding matters and considerations related to WIL and lead a team of co-op coordinators and industry liaisons with the goal of making Durham College the preferred partner of WIL employers and providing excellent service to students. This complex and pivotal role is essential for preparing future ready graduates that can effectively contribute to employer success.

Management of Co-operative Education and centralized WIL programs