Program Development - VSE Career Centre Riipen (Level-Up) Project
The Vancouver School of Economics Career Centre is seeking students who are interested in developing, editing, and enhancing the VSE Career Centre’s professional development courses offered to Bachelor of International Economics Students. We are looking for someone like you if: You are passionate about content development and promoting professional and personal development resources to support BIE students You are a critical thinker with an ability to analyze and design course outlines and strategies. You are attuned to the needs of different audiences and can tailor content accordingly You are able to collaborate with others and are flexible when working on tasks that involve ongoing feedback and adjustments
Website Content Developer - VSE Career Centre Riipen (Level-Up) Project
The Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) Career Centre is seeking students interested in developing and managing content for the VSE Career Centre website to modernize the site, increase user navigation convenience, and more accurately reflect our work culture, resources, and services offered to our key stakeholders.
Development Resource for students
The VSE Career Centre is seeking students who are interested in Development Economics and connecting students with insights and opportunities in the field. We are looking for motivated, creative, and passionate students who can develop a resource that will help Economic students gain access to resources that will help them better understand Development Economics while offering access to jobs, graduate studies (Pre-docs), and other resources. This project would require the student to collaborate with the Career Centre staff, other students, VSE professors, and outside connections to gather relevant resources.
Business Development and Marketing Positions - Vancouver School of Economics
Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in event coordination and logistics. Our flagship event – the Annual BIE Discovery and Networking Night involves a range of diverse partners and BIE students from across all years of the program connecting with each other and learning more about potential paths available to BIE students. The event involves panels and partner booths where students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from others’ experiences and network with industry partners. Students would have the opportunity to: - Network with employers and partners to create a large, diverse guest list and track all attendees (employers and students) - Organise a virtual event hosted on Hopin and create a guide for attendees - Work with Marketing and Communications Coordinator to send out event related communications to students and partners - Secure, organise, schedule and supervise volunteers for the event
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI):Strategy & Online Presence Implementation
Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in developing and implementing digital content strategies that will help elevate the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) measures incorporated into the VSE Career Centre’s professional online presence as well as digital communities like LinkedIn. Students would have the opportunity to · Create and implement a digital strategy for the VSE Career Centre’s use of a new EDI-focused LinkedIn group, with the intent to engage employers, partners, BIE students, alumni and other stakeholders in EDI initiatives and group discussion · Engage with online content and LinkedIn group posts as an “EDI Ambassador” to increase community interaction · Research, propose, and create content suited to various purposes, e.g. to be informative, entertaining, educational, relevant, and utilize LinkedIn Live and LinkedIn Learning [ch1] · Elevate written pieces on the VSE Career Centre’s professional website through the lens of EDI · Offer insight into future digital needs of the VSE Career Centre We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are passionate about EDI and furthering your personal knowledge in this area · You are a critical thinker with an ability to analyze and design long-term media strategy · You are attuned to the needs of different audiences and can tailor content accordingly · You like working in a team environment and are receptive to feedback · You are sensitive to the differences between personal and professional media presence Qualifications: · Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and professionally · Intermediate knowledge of LinkedIn preferred · Able to create content that is brand-consistent on a regular basis · Excellent time management and organizational skills linkedin live and linkedin learning [ch1]
Beginner Excel Course Updates and Advanced Course Outline
No. of positions available: 3 Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in further developing our Excel resources including new research and the existing self-directed ten module online Basic Excel course and creating an outline for an Intermediate Excel course in Canvas, as part of the Perspectives Program (a self-directed online career development program), that supports BIE students with developing their Excel knowledge and skills. Students will have the opportunity to: · Research other free Excel resources available to BIE students and integrate findings into the Perspectives Program · Analyse the existing BIE Beginner Excel Canvas Course to identify areas for improvement and provide updated and new content · Edit current written content and create new videos that include directions for users of both Windows and iOS systems · Develop the learning objectives and outline for an Intermediate Excel course · Request a Canvas course to be set up via Arts IT in preparation for the Intermediate course development We’re looking for someone like you if: · You have a passion for technical work, solving issues using technology, and web-based development projects · You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment · You have the ability to design and create videos · You have an affinity or interest in team and project-based work and able to work independently · You have excellent organizational and time management skills · You have effective oral and written communication skills · You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications: · Intermediate-level Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) · Experience using Canvas or creating content on Canvas preferred · Resourceful and able to conduct research to map existing free Excel resources · Creative design, video editing, and/or course development experience preferred · Ability to deal with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders utilizing business acumen · Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) · Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity · Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment · Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Creating Self-Directed "What Can I Do with my BIE Degree" Course in Canvas
No. of positions available: 4 Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in developing a self-directed on-line career course in Canvas as part of the Perspectives Program (a self-directed online career development program) that will support BIE students with understanding the different career opportunities available to them with their BIE degree. Students will have the opportunity to: ● Carefully review career and job market resources currently available to BIE students through the VSE Career Centre, the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, and Arts and Sauder Co-op ● Conduct further research to understand the different career opportunities, industries, and types of jobs that BIE students go into after graduation; determine the types of resources and skills they will need to work in these industries and job types, and the resources that we can provide them via this course ● Complete a detailed outline for the course in collaboration with the Program Development Assistants; gain final approval from the Director ● Create the online course in Canvas utilizing relevant materials We’re looking for someone like you if: · You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment · You have an affinity or interest in team and project-based work and able to work independently · You have a passion for technical work, solving issues using technology, and web-based development projects · You have excellent organizational and time management skills · You have effective oral and written communication skills · You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications: ● Intermediate-level Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ● Experience using Canvas or creating content on Canvas preferred ● Previous experience with career counselling and/or working at a career centre preferred ● Resourceful and able to research best practices in various areas ● Creative design and/or course development experience ● Ability to deal with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) ● Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity ● Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment ● Previous Project Management and/or Program Development and/or Administrative experience is preferred ● Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Creating Self-Directed Online "Interviewing" Course in Canvas
No. of positions available: 3 Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in developing a self-directed on-line career course in Canvas as part of the Perspectives Program (a self-directed online career development program) that will support BIE students with access to up-to-date insights and resources for interview preparation. Students will have the opportunity to: ● Carefully review interview resources currently available to BIE students through the VSE Career Centre, the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, and Arts and Sauder Co-op ● Conduct further research to understand both in person and online interviewing as it has evolved through the pandemic using both online resources and in person interviews; determine potential changes in interviewing for the upcoming year as employers transition to a hybrid recruitment process ● Complete a detailed outline for the course in collaboration with the Program Development Assistants; gain final approval from the Director ● Create the online course in Canvas utilizing relevant materials We’re looking for someone like you if: · You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment · You have an affinity or interest in team and project-based work and able to work independently · You have a passion for technical work, solving issues using technology, and web-based development projects · You have excellent organizational and time management skills · You have effective oral and written communication skills · You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications: ● Intermediate-level Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ● Experience using Canvas or creating content on Canvas preferred ● Previous experience with recruitment, interviewing, and/or working at a career centre preferred ● Resourceful and able to research best practices for interviewing ● Creative design and/or course development experience ● Ability to deal with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) ● Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity ● Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment ● Previous Project Management and/or Program Development and/or Administrative experience is preferred ● Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Peer Coaching Program Set-Up
No of positions available: 3 Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in emplementing the initial set-up of a peer coaching program based on previous research and recommendations that will launch September 2021 for the BIE program. Students will have the opportunity to: ● Carefully review the background research, detailed plan, and recommendations that outlines the types of services that could be offered, potential ways to implement the program, a budget, and staffing requirements and make any relevant updates after meeting with the Director, Coordinator, and Project Manager ● Assess the programs overall needs and create a detailed timeline to ensure set up is completed with a September 2021 start date ● Work with the Survey Team to create surveys for both the student and peer coach experience ● Create recruitment, onboarding, training, and evaluation materials; work closely with the Director and Coordinator of the VSE Career Centre to hire and train peer coaches ● Set up advertising materials and communication timeline to launch the program, making sure it is in line with the mission and vision of the VSE Career Centre programming ● Organize presentations for students that can act as aids in the peer coaching program, as well as set up all student materials necessary for the program to run Fall 2021 ● Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner ● Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director ● Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings We’re looking for someone like you if: · You have peer coaching/mentoring/advising and/or tutoring experience preferred · You have excellent organizational and time management skills · You have effective oral and written communication skills · You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment · You have an affinity for self-directed and collaborative project-based work · You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications: Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn ● Previous experience in a leadership role preferred ● Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen and emotional intelligence ● Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas including benchmarking ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, online) ● Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate ideas clearly to a small to medium sized group ● Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment ● Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Peer Coaching Program Development
No of positions available: 3 Project Description and Scope: The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in researching and creating a peer coaching program to support BIE students with their introductory and ongoing professional and personal career skills and development. Students would have the opportunity to Conduct research online and connect with other peer coach programs both on and off campus across Canada to assist with benchmarking Work collaboratively with other staff at the VSE Career Centre to understand the mapping of all current career services that are offered to BIE students; include a review of the Perspectives courses on Career Basics Group Coaching and Leadership Emotional Intelligence Work collaboratively with the “Survey Team” to develop, deliver, and analyze a survey that assesses student needs and interests related to their career professional and personal development Create a detailed plan that outlines the types of services that could be offered, potential ways to implement the program, a budget, and staffing requirements; this plan is expected to be in-line with the DEI and sustainability expectations of the Career Centre Create a job description for Peer Coaches and lay out details of how peer coaches will be recruited, onboarded, trained and evaluated Deliver a final report and presentation detailing this strategic plan Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director, Coordinator, and Project Manager Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are detail-oriented and have a passion for research and operations analysis · You have excellent organizational and time management skills · You have effective oral and written communication skills · You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment · You have an affinity for self-directed and collaborative project-based work · You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications: · Prior knowledge and experience in the mentoring/coaching field preferred · Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite · Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn · Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen · Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas including benchmarking · Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, online) · Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity · Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment · Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas (asset) · Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) · Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Operations & Services Mapping for Business Proposal
No of positions available: 3 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for students to conduct a thorough analysis of our current operations and services, evaluate and map the effectiveness of our services through feedback and surveying, to identify key aspects to be included into a business proposal. Students would have the opportunity to Evaluate the overall impact of the VSE Career Centre operations Map a current state analysis (CSA) of the resources offered to BIE students from the VSE Career Centre (including Arts Co-op and Sauder Co-op), the UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, and the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre Gather information about the operations of the VSE, including interviewing the Director, Coordinator, Work Learn staff, and current and past staff, as well as, through student surveying Work collaboratively with VSEUS (a student society) Assess areas of overlap between the BIE and BA Economics/ Honours/ MA Economics degree programs in relation to career options and resources Benchmark the VSE Career Centre for expansion Compile relevant existing VSE Career Centre resources that would be beneficial to BA/ Honours/ MA Economics students in a summary report Provide recommendations of BIE career resources that are well suited to be accessible to all VSE students Determine potential challenges that may arise from expanding access to current VSE Career Centre resources Prepare a final report including all the relevant information required to build out a business expansion proposal Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings Other duties as required We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: You are detail-oriented and have a passion for research and operations analysis You have excellent organizational and time management skills You have effective oral and written communication skills You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment You have an affinity for self-directed and collaborative project-based work You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications · Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite · Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn · Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen · Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas including benchmarking · Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, online) · Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity · Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment · Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas (asset) · Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) · Must be able to work 10 hours per week for 8 weeks Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Surveying Pilot, Updates, and Recommendations
PROJECT SCOPE Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to create surveys using the surveying plan using standard templates, conduct pilot surveys, gage response, and make recommendations to the existing plan about incentives Students would have the opportunity to - Create Qualtrics surveys to address these weak points, specifically within the following areas: Career Centre programming and modules; Career Services; Hard skill development such as comfort with MS Office Suite, Qualtrics, Python, Stata, etc.; Graduation exit surveys - Standardize and document each survey, in compliance with UBC and Career Centre’s privacy policies - Conduct preliminary pilot surveys to test the response rate of the survey - Analyze response rates and types of answers for each pilot survey conducted - Use this analysis to make recommendations about how to incentivize students and past alumni being surveyed to increase overall response rates - Update surveying plan strategy to reflect any recommendations to be made after conducting pilot surveys - Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner - Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director - Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings as well as through updates to the Data Tracking and Reporting Analyst transition manual - Other duties as required We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and operations analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have excellent organizational, time management and communications (oral and written) skills - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Must Haves Skills/knowledge - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Previous experience with data collection and analysis - Intermediate knowledge of coding and automating processes - Previous experience with Qualtrics is an asset - Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn - Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) - Previous experience working with a Career Centre / Coaching field (asset) - Must be able to work up to 20 hours a week Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Surveying Plan Implementation
PROJECT SCOPE Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to create a detailed plan about integrating surveying into our operations and services using past analysis and surveys, as well as the survey strategy mapped earlier Students would have the opportunity to -- Automate end-of-term/end-of-year feedback in order to create a continuous feedback loop for the VSE Career Centre that builds year-on-year - Analyze and understand how to implement and automate surveys into programming - Speak to professors and the academic counsellors within the BIE program about ways in which surveys could be conducted effectively, and the areas they could be implemented - Create a surveying strategy plan that details things like types of surveys, time of survey, group to which each survey is sent, survey formats, and ways to conduct survey post mortems - Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner - Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director - Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings as well as through updates to the Data Tracking and Reporting Analyst transition manual - Other duties as required We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and operations analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have excellent organizational, time management and communications (oral and written) skills - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Must Haves Skills/knowledge - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Previous experience with data collection and analysis - Intermediate knowledge of coding and automating processes - Previous experience with Qualtrics is an asset - Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn - Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) - Previous experience working with a Career Centre / Coaching field (asset) - Must be able to work up to 20 hours a week Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Surveying Strategy and Mapping
PROJECT SCOPE Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to conduct a thorough analysis Centre's operations and services in regards to surveying our students, staff, and past alumni Students would have the opportunity to - Map current VSE Career Centre processes and operations - Make a non-exhaustive analysis of the existing student-to-Centre feedback loops at the VSE Career Centre and identify strengths and weaknesses within the same - Create templates for surveys and the kinds of services that could be added to existing surveying strategy - Collaborate with other Work Learn students and staff to determine the needs of the VSE Career Centre in tracking usage of the website, the canvas course and other tools - Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner - Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director - Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings as well as through updates to the Data Tracking and Reporting Analyst transition manual - Other duties as required We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and operations analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have excellent organizational, time management and communications (oral and written) skills - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Must Haves Skills/knowledge - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Previous experience with data collection and analysis - Intermediate knowledge of coding and automating processes - Previous experience with Qualtrics is an asset - Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn - Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas Course (asset) - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) - Previous experience working with a Career Centre / Coaching field (asset) - Must be able to work up to 20 hours a week Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Long Term Growth Plan
No of positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to conceptualize and develop a series of long-term strategies to help systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services. Students will have the opportunity to: · Analyze the current state of affairs of DEI initiatives at UBC · Create an initial long-term growth strategy report that suggests methods to integrate DEI principles into the VSE Career Centre, and ultimately involve other faculties to encourage integration into both the BIE as well as UBC curriculum · Interview and survey domestic and international BIE students to gain insights and a clear perspective on the issues students face in their daily life · Liaise and work with other DEI student-run organizations at the university, as well as with other faculties, staff, and professors to gain a better understanding of their perspective on DEI · Write a final DEI report that includes recommendations on the steps to take moving forward in the path to make DEI principles an integral part of UBC’s university culture We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are passionate about researching, understanding, and promoting DEI · You are excited about engaging with other community members who are also passionate about DEI · You have a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy initiating new projects · You are a strategic thinker with the ability to formulate and develop a bigger picture perspective · You have the ability to initiate and build strong relationships with all diverse stakeholders · You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI Qualifications: · Excellent written communication skills in writing reports · Ability to research, survey, and consolidate and analyze data · Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to analyze and present findings · Self-motivated and driven with project management experience · Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen · Previous experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Strategic Direction Plan
No of positions available: 4 ( 1 team with 4 students) Project Description and Scope Introduction The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping promote, conduct, and survey a series of events to help systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services. In particular, we want individuals to help conduct a weeklong series of events to explore and promote Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) in the BIE program for the classes of 2024 and 2025. Furthermore, after this series is concluded, the team will be looking at how this event can continue in the future and be integrated into curriculum and UBC as a community. Students will have the opportunity to: · Host a week-long event for the BIE Class of 2024 and 2025 unpacking issues of inclusivity such as: ageism, LGBTQIA+ rights, mental and physical disabilities, racism, sexism, Truth and Reconciliation, and other forms of discrimination in the workplace and in today’s world · Conduct a pre and post-event survey for attendees to assess attitudes and supports within the BIE program pertaining to DEI · Collaborate with BIE professors, administrators, faculty, staff, and students to integrate DEI practices into BIE student life with aid from report produced from DEI Long Term Growth Plan (May-Jun 21’) · Consult with leaders of DEI clubs and organizations on campus with the objective of centralizing DEI voices to increase the strength and effectiveness of campus-wide action · Work with the Career Centre to establish supports based on previous student surveys to promote DEI within the Centre and continue the dialogue around DEI We’re looking for someone like you if: · You enjoy curating and assessing projects that promote DEI · You are excited about engaging with other community members who are also passionate about DEI · You are excited about conducting, surveying and analyzing events about DEI that will impact your peers and community · You are passionate about the future and bigger picture of DEI in the VSE, BIE, and UBC community · You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI Qualifications: · Excellent oral communication and leadership skills · Ability to research, survey, and consolidate and analyze data · Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to analyze and present findings · Self-motivated and driven with event operations experience · Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism in communicating with professors, faculty, staff, students, and the Career Centre · Previous experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Event Planning
No of positions available: 4 ( 1 team with 4 students) Project Description and Scope Introduction The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to develop a series of long-term strategies to help systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services. In particular, we want individuals to plan a weeklong series of events to explore and promote Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) in the BIE program for the classes of 2024 and 2025. Students will have the opportunity to: · Conceptualize data from DEI Long Term Growth Plan project (May-Jun 21’) and research from DEI Events and Strategy project (Mar-May 21’) on issues of inclusivity such as: ageism, LGBTQIA+ rights, mental and physical disabilities, racism, sexism, Truth and Reconciliation, and other forms of discrimination in the workplace and in today’s world · Work with other students in the program to plan a one-week long event for the BIE Class of 2024 and 2025 unpacking issues of inclusivity such as: ageism, LGBTQIA+ rights, mental and physical disabilities, racism, sexism, Truth and Reconciliation, and other forms of discrimination in the workplace and in today’s world and connect students through a non-academic setting · Contact and collaborate with other UBC groups and clubs that promote DEI · Contact speakers and curate authentic programming to maximize student engagement · Promote and market the event through BIE social channels to maximize attendance and student participation We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are passionate about understanding and promoting DEI through active programming · You are excited about engaging with other community members who are also passionate about DEI · You have a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy curating new projects · You are excited about planning events that will impact your peers and community · You have a passion for initiating and building strong relationships with diverse peers, colleagues, faculty and stakeholders · You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI Qualifications: · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Ability to consolidate and analyze data · Self-motivated and driven with event planning experience · Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism in communicating with speakers · Experience working with Adobe InDesign · Previous experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Implementation, Evaluation and Ongoing Monitoring
Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to use our current state analysis and recommendations from KPI standards to help improve our future operations and services, and carry out data analytical processes to evaluate operations and services - Carry out backwards design processes through the creation of new projects and creating informational resources that are tailored to the needs of students, staff, and the overarching mission of the Centre - Design data models by gathering project requirements, translating requirements into technical specifications and logical data, developing corresponding database, troubleshooting errors, and deploying solutions - Establishing a data monitoring pipeline to help streamline and standardize data monitoring processes - Map out a timeline for reporting and analysis to be done annually at the Centre - Use data modelling processes to evaluate the operations and undertakings of the Centre, and evaluate - Set up a framework for data driven work moving forward and ensure that this implementation is systemically integrated into our operations and services We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and data analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have experience working with software and programming languages - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications - Experience in making analytical, data-driven decisions and communicating the results of analyses - Experience in statistics and statistical programming (e.g. hypothesis testing, regression models) - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including data visualization and consolidation skills - Intermediate knowledge of at least one of Stata, Python, R, Tableau, Canvas API (or other data analysis software) to conduct analysis of data and produce clear results - Previous experience with data collection and analysis - Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas Course (asset) - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Analytics, Prioritization Roadmap and Pilot
Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to map KPIs for the Centre's operations and services, make recommendations about the future of our operations and services, and assess the effectiveness of our data collections techniques and technology. Students would have the opportunity to - Use the current state analysis to identify our key operations and services, and outline high and low level KPI measurements for the Centre to abide by with help from Work Learn students and staff - Make sure KPIs are defined using the SMART tactic (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) - Develop recommendations for future state analysis (FSA) based on CSA findings - Support Career Centre operations and initiatives by maintaining and updating currently existing databases of employers, alumni, students, and staff - Evaluate current operations to ensure compliance to KPI measurements - Assess the effectiveness of current technology and provide feedback and findings about their usage, feasibility, and value - Make recommendations and outline new methods to ensure KPI compliance by formulating a long term growth plan - Communicate analytic solutions with leadership and apprise leadership of the status of operations throughout the process of running and executing projects - Using models like charts, graphs, and tables showing findings and summaries of all our databases to draw conclusions in the form of reports - Liaising with other volunteers and staff to help compare findings over the years and even across job industries - Keep track of current operations and incorporating new projects and tasks into current operations We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and data analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have experience working with software and programming languages - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Qualifications - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel - Intermediate knowledge of at least one of Stata, Python, R, Tableau, Canvas API (or other data analysis software) to conduct analysis of data and produce clear results - Previous experience with data collection and analysis, and statistical modelling - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas Course (asset) - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) - Previous experience working with a Career Centre / Coaching field (asset) - Must be able to work up to 10 hours a week Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Planning and Discovery & Current State Assessment
Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is looking for a team of students to conduct a thorough cleaning and standardization of the Centre's operations and services, as well as conduct a current state analysis. Students would have the opportunity to - Map a current state analysis (CSA) of all systems, including events, programming, external outreach, volunteer involvement, and various other services offered by the VSE Career Centre, as well as that of internal operations - Compile information from current systems and statistics to provide content in summary reports - Gather existing data of our operations and services, clean it for better maintenance and to remove bugs, and analyze it to understand the current - Develop procedures and automate tasks and data collection to systematically organize the flow of information throughout the VSE Career Centre - Maintain and develop organization standards for databases, shared drive, and email inbox in order to improve team efficiency - Develop and analyze surveys of volunteers, students, employers, and Work Learn students to create written reports surrounding usage of and satisfaction with the VSE Career Centre - Collaborate with other Work Learn students and staff to determine the needs of the VSE Career Centre in tracking usage of the website, the canvas course and other tools - Communicate regularly with the Director and VSE Career Centre staff via email, in-person and by phone, in a professional manner - Attend weekly staff meetings to discuss updates and ongoing activities with the VSE Career Centre Director - Communicate key learnings, takeaways, and insights through debriefs, summary reports, and weekly meetings as well as through updates to the Data Tracking and Reporting Analyst transition manual - Other duties as required We’re Looking for Someone Like You If: - You have a passion for research and operations analysis - You have the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment - You have an affinity for project-based work and are able to work independently and in a team - You have excellent organizational, time management and communications (oral and written) skills - You have basic office administrative skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment Must Haves Skills/knowledge - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including data visualization and consolidation skills - Previous experience with data collection and analysis - Strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as an eagerness to learn - Ability to deal with a diversity of internal stakeholders in a calm, courteous, and effective manner, utilizing strong business acumen - Resourceful and able to research best practices in a variety of areas - Strong interpersonal and communication skills in all forms (email, phone, in-person) - Able to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity - Equally at ease working independently and in a team environment - Previous experience with Qualtrics, WordPress, and/or Canvas Course (asset) - Previous experience conducting research and developing comprehensive research reports (asset) - Previous experience working with a Career Centre / Coaching field (asset) - Must be able to work up to 10 hours a week Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
BIE Student Degree Planning Package
Positions available: 2 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in building informational packages intended for BIE students to increase awareness of the resources offered by the VSE Career Centre as well as assist in the successful planning of their degree. Students would have the opportunity to Research and assemble materials that would be relevant to BIE students in their first years of the program to assist in planning for the rest of their degree Compile resources offered by the VSE Career Centre and/or UBC that promote personal and professional development and synthesize to create guides tailored specifically to BIE students Design page layouts that are easy to understand and inviting for students We’re looking for someone like you if: You enjoy graphic design and page layout You are creative, with the ability to utilize design principles to increase content engagement You are resourceful with strong research capabilities You like working collaboratively with team members You are aware of different audience needs and how to tailor content to suit them Qualifications: Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to write concisely and effectively, for instructional materials Strong interpersonal skills Able to compile, synthesize, and organize information in a logical and meaningful way Intermediate knowledge of principles of design and some experience with the Adobe Creative Suite for document layout and creation preferred Able to understand and create brand-consistent materials that are stylistically aligned with the Career Centre’s image Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Onboarding and Operations Manual Standardization
Positions available : 2 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to update and further develop a standardized operations manual for onboarding new team members that encompasses all portfolios within the VSE Career Centre and will provide ongoing resources for those working for the VSE Career Centre. Students would have the opportunity to Reimagine the overall layout of the Operations Manual while maintaining the integrity of the information and updating appropriately Consult team members to understand onboarding and work procedures specific to the VSE Career Centre Write content designed for new volunteers and members containing instructions for the necessary courses, documents, and supplements required for integration into the VSE Career Centre Assemble a completed module or “toolkit” that encompasses all the resources needed to be a successful member of the VSE Career Centre team We’re looking for someone like you if: You enjoy developing frameworks to standardize the presentation of information You like working with page layout design You can balance the visually appealing aspects of a project with functionality and accessibility You are focused and consistent in your work Qualifications: Excellent writing skills, particularly the ability to write concisely and effectively, as in step-by-step tutorials Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills Able to compile information and organize it in a logical and meaningful way Intermediate knowledge of principles of design and some experience with the Adobe Creative Suite for document layout and creation preferred Able to understand and create brand-consistent materials that are stylistically aligned with the VSE Career Centre’s image Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Communications Strategy 20/21
Positions available: 1 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in processing past out-going communications in order to forecast and anticipate marketing needs of the VSE Career Centre in the upcoming school year. Students would have the opportunity to Closely read and organize two years of out-going communications sent by the VSE Career Centre according to events, timing, and other relevant categories Identify trends in the archived messages to anticipate future marketing needs of the VSE Career Centre and construct a communications strategy for the upcoming school year Work with the project management tool Monday.com to create a detailed timeline for upcoming marketing and communications needs Analyze the tone, structure, and diction of prior communications to develop a “standard” template for future out-going messages Provide recommendations for our plan moving forward We’re looking for someone like you if: You are a big-picture thinker that can see trends in a large pool of information You are a strong reader with qualitative analysis skills You like working with marketing and communications You enjoy large, analytical projects and using data to develop brand strategy Qualifications: Excellent language and communication skills Able to analyze written work and isolate its identifying stylistic qualities Strong work ethic with the ability to handle large amounts of content Excellent time-management skills Able to interpret trends in order to forecast future needs Able to organize information in a system that is clear and easily accessible Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Website: Continued Development and Transition Planning
Positions available: 2 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in assisting in the development of new features for the Career Centre website as well as vetting current VSE Career Centre content on UBC pages online. Students would have the opportunity to Develop a virtual gallery-style feature that will compile BIE student information and present it in a format that is attractive and informative for potential employers Interact with and contribute to the testing and development of a professional website Assess and identify potential areas on UBC pages that may be outdated, require new links, or otherwise require attention AND implement changes to remedy these issues Offer insight to improve functionality, appearance, and content of the VSE Career Centre’s online presence We’re looking for someone like you if: You are interested in web design and infrastructure You are a critical thinker that is able to analyze and assess a situation for potential issues You are excited by the creation and implementation of web features You like problem solving and working collaboratively Qualifications: Strong attention to detail General knowledge of a coding language preferred Excellent proofreading and communication skills Able to write clearly and professionally Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Branding and Visual Design
Positions available: 1 Project Description and Scope: Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in creating and refining visual assets that can be used for future branded items and projects. Students would have the opportunity to Process photos taken by the VSE Career Centre and convert them into useable file formats, as well as utilize editing software like Photoshop to enhance professional appearance Take photos for LinkedIn headshots as a service offered by the VSE Career Centre Identify opportunities to proactively design assets for the VSE Career Centre Conceptualize needed visual assets, like web banner illustrations or icons, and work with the VSE Career Centre team to develop visuals that align with current brand principles Organize VSE Career Centre files into an easily accessible and well-organized reservoir of visual assets that are ready for use We’re looking for someone like you if: You are creative and enjoy working on original projects You are detail-oriented with the ability to interpret the values/principles of an entity and represent them in a visual form You are able to collaborate with others and are flexible when working on items that involve ongoing feedback and adjustments You like graphic design and visual work Qualifications: Self-motivated and focused in unstructured environments Intermediate knowledge of, and access to, the Adobe Creative Suite (like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Able to pitch and present visual concepts at various stages of completion Excellent communication and time management skills Previous experience with and/or understanding of general principles of design Comfortable working with a team and asking questions, as well as incorporating feedback/suggestions into the final product Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
LinkedIn Strategy and Content
Positions Available: 2 Introduction The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in developing and implementing digital content strategies that will help the VSE Career Centre facilitate connections between BIE students and alumni, employers, and other partners via LinkedIn. Students would have the opportunity to Create and implement a digital strategy for the VSE Career Centre’s use of the LinkedIn company page platform, with the intent to engage with employers and partners to connect them with BIE students and alumni. Build a LinkedIn company page from start to finish as well as furnish it with written and visual content Maintain the VSE Career Centre’s LinkedIn group page for BIE students and alumni by creating and/or curating relevant content, articles and visuals Be involved in the furthering of a professional online presence Offer insight into future digital needs of the VSE Career Centre We’re looking for someone like you if: You are passionate about digital strategy and brand representation You are a critical thinker with an ability to analyze and design long-term media strategy You are attuned to the needs of different audiences and can tailor content accordingly You like working in a team environment and are receptive to feedback You are sensitive to the differences between personal and professional media presence Qualifications: Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and professionally Intermediate knowledge of LinkedIn preferred Able to create content that is brand-consistent on a regular basis Excellent time-management and organizational skills Student will receive: Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings Constant feedback on operations Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Long Term Growth Plan - External
No of positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to conceptualize and develop a series of long-term strategies to help systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services. Students will have the opportunity to: · Analyze the current state of affairs of DEI initiatives at UBC · Create an initial long-term growth strategy report that suggests methods to integrate DEI principles into the VSE Career Centre, and ultimately involve other faculties to encourage integration into both the BIE as well as UBC curriculum · Interview and survey domestic and international BIE students to gain insights and a clear perspective on the issues students face in their daily life · Liaise and work with other DEI student-run organizations at the university, as well as with other faculties, staff, and professors to gain a better understanding of their perspective on DEI · Write a final DEI report that includes recommendations on the steps to take moving forward in the path to make DEI principles an integral part of UBC’s university culture We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are passionate about researching, understanding, and promoting DEI · You are excited about engaging with other community members who are also passionate about DEI · You have a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy initiating new projects · You are a strategic thinker with the ability to formulate and develop a bigger picture perspective · You have the ability to initiate and build strong relationships with all diverse stakeholders · You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI Qualifications: · Excellent written communication skills in writing reports · Ability to research, survey, and consolidate and analyze data · Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to analyze and present findings · Self-motivated and driven with project management experience · Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen · Previous experience working with diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Events
Positions available: 3 ( 1 team with 3 students) Project Description and Scope: Introduction The Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in helping to conceptualize and develop resources and events that will help the VSE Career Centre systemically integrate inclusion into our operations and services. Students would have the opportunity to · Conduct Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) research, plan events, work with diverse stakeholders, and write recommendation reports to make inclusion more intentional and apparent at UBC, starting with the BIE program and potentially the rest of VSE · Work with other students in the program to plan and deliver an event for the BIE Class of 2024 with two primary goals in mind: obtaining maximum attendance for students to be able to interact outside of an academic context; unpack the theme “Moving Beyond Cultural Boundaries” with the help of speaker(s) who can talk about diversity and inclusion · Aid in continuing research for multiple events for Fall 2021, where students have the chance to unpack issues of inclusivity such as: ageism, LGBTQIA+ rights, mental and physical disabilities, racism, sexism, Truth and Reconciliation, and other forms of discrimination in the workplace and in today’s world · Provide recommendations for our plan moving forward We’re looking for someone like you if: · You are passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion · You are a strategic thinker with an ability to reinvent and develop new opportunities · You are ambitious and excited to explore DEI · You like working collaboratively with team members and stakeholders · You are sensitive to the current social and political environment surrounding DEI Qualifications: · Self-motivated and driven to lead an impactful event · Able to work with attention to detail and highly organized · Event planning and management experience · Excellent oral communication and presentation skills · Previous experience working with inclusivity, equity, and diversity preferred · Adaptable and flexible with excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population of students, colleagues, and outside stakeholders · Able to provide clear and precise next step recommendations as part of a final report Student will receive: - Weekly oversight through prescheduled meetings - Constant feedback on operations - Recommendations and potential to return for other projects after completion