Director, Career Services & Co-op

Lakehead University is seeking a strategic and visionary Director, Career Services & Co-op to provide leadership, planning, and operational oversight for a vital department within Student Affairs. The portfolio includes overall accountability for career advising and co-curricular programming connected to the career development of current students, as well as accountability for co-operative program administration, working with a team on effective co-op student preparation, advising and job development. An ambassador for Lakehead in the community, the Director creates and executes a robust employer relations strategy, and drives job development for current students and graduates via extensive partnership development and supporting excellent employment outcomes, as well as supporting the industry-connected and community-facing elements of the University’s strategic plan.

By integrating career-connected experiences into the student lifecycle, the Director plays a critical...