Career Development Coordinator

Department: Business Career Development Centre,Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics

Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 05/18/2026 to 04/28/2028

Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose

The successful candidate will lead the promotion and delivery of all marketing and communications (social media, e-newsletter, event posting sites and D2L Brightspace) and events hosted by the Business Career Development Centre (BCDC). The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact for students and employers and oversee all aspects of administration and office management, including senior-level administrative support, to ensure the day-to-day smooth functioning of the Centre.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Planning and execution of communications and the marketing strategy for the Centre, including the promotion of both internal BCDC-hosted events as well as external events (i.e. employer events on and off campus).
• Developing and maintaining an engaging, on-brand social media presence for the Centre on platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn, including the creation of graphics and marketing materials.
• Planning, coordination and vendor management for Career Centre events, including job fairs, employer info sessions and workshops.
• Managing email marketing campaigns, including a bi-weekly newsletter.
• Managing day-to-day office operations, including guiding and monitoring workload for co-op student(s).

Other duties include:

• Responding to email, phone and walk-in inquiries.
• Booking advising appointments, interview spaces and meeting rooms.
• Financial administration tasks for the BCDC, including preparing purchase orders, payment of invoices, payment requisitions and reconciling month-end statements.

Requirements

Requirements of the position include:

• Graduation from a two (2) year community college program along with a minimum of one (1) year of previous related experience. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, and organization skills in addition to a strong ability to prioritize and multitask.
• The successful candidate must have a strong ability to manage time-sensitive tasks, maintain accuracy, and be efficient in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with a variety of groups under tight deadlines; maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion, and use tact to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• An understanding of academic programs, university policies and procedures, compliance with the brand guidelines and AODA requirements, and administrative systems will be considered an asset.
• The incumbent must have some knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and graphical software (e.g. Canva). The successful candidate will have awareness of social media tools and trends and how they can be leveraged to increase engagement for both a student and employer audience.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential. Experience with D2L Brightspace course-building tools and project management software (i.e., Asana) is considered an asset.

This appointment is regularly performed on campus (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm).

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10195030
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 4
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: 04/23/2026