Job Description

Discovery Community College

Discovery Community College is seeking a Student Services Placement & Employment Coordinator to support students from admissions through to graduation, with a focus on practicum placements and employment outcomes.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Schedule: TBD; flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends
Salary Range: $55,000 – $57,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Surrey, BC

Key Responsibilities

Practicum Coordination & Student Support

• Manage and coordinate student practicum placements from initial preparation through completion
• Maintain and actively update practicum tracking systems (e.g., shared Excel master lists and databases)
• Monitor student readiness for practicum, including reviewing submissions (e.g., interest forms, required documentation)
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between students and host organizations
• Track placement progress, pending documentation, and follow-up requirements
• Document detailed student notes, interactions, and placement updates to support continuity and team collaboration
• Identify and prioritize urgent placement needs (e.g., students approaching deadlines

Stakeholder & Employer Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and host organizations
• Match students with suitable practicum opportunities based on program requirements and availability
• Share employer/host information with internal teams to ensure smooth placement transitions and coverage
• Support development of new practicum opportunities where required

Student Advising & Employment Support

• Provide students with labour market information, including job opportunities and skill requirements
• Support students with employment readiness, including interview coordination and guidance
• Assist in improving student outcomes through consistent engagement and follow-ups

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all practicum and placement activities
• Use internal systems, MS Office tools, and customized databases to track and report on student progress
• Organize and support student events and engagement activities on campus
• Communicate regularly with internal teams to ensure alignment on timelines, priorities, and outstanding items
• Support transition planning and knowledge sharing (e.g., documenting processes, maintaining centralized resources)

What You Bring

• Experience in practicum coordination, scheduling, or employment counselling (preferred)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities independently

Diversity and Inclusion:
Discover Community College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We celebrate the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented communities.

Discovery Community College values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all
qualified individuals.