TRU Trades and Technology Women in Trades Training Office Coordinator develops and implements activities, programs and events which provide support, networking opportunities, and capacity building for female apprentices and alumni. This position will also provide administrative and secretarial support to the department and chairperson by screening visitors and students and providing information and responding to general inquiries; screening incoming communication, determining priorities in order to meet the needs and requirements of assigned area; and handling sensitive material.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and implement the TRU RBC Women in Trades Training Program.
- Develop and implement training and support to student groups.
- Actively participates in all TRU Women in Trades Training events.
- Mentor and counsel students on employment skills and academic opportunities.
- Provides advice and support to the School of Trades and Technology for attraction, recruitment and retention activities.
- Coordinates trades related activities and workshops.
- Deliver employment workshops to student groups.
- Creates and maintains divisional/department social media and web platforms required to engage relevant stakeholders including students, alumni, employers, TRU faculty and staff.
- Plans, coordinates, and liaises with stakeholders on a variety of events, projects, and social media/advertising campaigns within the strategic goals set out by the division/department.
- Assists in the design, development, and delivery of such events/campaigns via the use of web based tools and print materials.
- Actively promote activities through verbal presentations, written and electronic means and by liaising with TRU and its external communities.
- Monitor budget and expenses.
- Submit reports on activities.
REPORTS TO
Manager, Industry & Contract Training and Manager, Program Delivery
