Experiential Learning Coordinator

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (SSMD) is a leading Canadian centre of outstanding education and research shaping health care for the next generation and is the largest and most complex faculty on campus.

The Basic Medical Science Graduate & Undergraduate office consists of centralized student services that oversee the administration of the BMSc program, Neurosciences program, IMS program and the Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars programs. Each unit is led by an Associate Dean or Academic Director.
 

Responsibilities

The Experiential Learning Coordinator at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is dedicated to expanding experiential learning opportunities that connect academic learning with real-world applications for students. This role is pivotal in the development, management, and support of both curricular and co-curricular programs, including 4th-year capstone projects and hands-on learning activities like labs, simulations, role-playing, case studies, and community-engaged learning. The Coordinator collaborates closely with faculty course leads in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences graduate program to integrate experiential learning content into courses, ensuring instructional goals align with practical, real-world applications. By cultivating partnerships with local community organizations, the Coordinator builds a network that supports Community Engaged Learning (CEL) and Experiential Learning (EL) placements, providing students with valuable professional experiences. Additionally, the Coordinator coordinates initiatives such as the X-Labs student summer camp and the Medical Science Community Outreach (MaSCOt) program, and administers procedures for both new and established programs, advancing Schulich’s mission to deliver practical, high-impact learning opportunities. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in a related field
• Science-related field of study preferred 

Experience:

• 3 years experience liaising and building strong relationships with industry and/or community partners
• Proven sales, marketing, and/or public relations experience with selling a program, product or concept  
• Experience in an academic setting is preferred 
• Experience planning and implementing recruitment strategies and providing administrative support and coordination in a higher education institution preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with best practices for seeking out, developing and maintaining business relationships and partnerships 
• Knowledge of skills development practices related to job seeking 
• Knowledge of relevant external partners with an ability to match their needs with the competencies of students from various programs
• Familiarity with Human Resources principles and practices
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Compelling and persuasive communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to summarize information and disseminate to others effectively in a timely manner
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and privacy is maintained through the appropriate retention and destruction of information
• Ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
• Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use new software
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative, innovation and good judgment in decision-making
• Ability to source leads, cold call and use other methods to connect with external partners
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred
   

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants should possess a valid Class G Driver's License prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.


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