Job Description
Company Biography:
Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa First Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College ranks #1 in Ontario and #2 in Canada for Research in 2020 in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 3 Colleges for Research for five straight years.
At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Creates visibility, informs current students, staff, and alumni of our affinity partnership with TD Insurance, and provides information on its benefits
- Contributes to increasing overall participation rates by methods appropriate for the event (including e-mail, social media and phone calls)
- Understanding and supporting international students as they transition form Lambton College students to graduates and beyond
- Supports management of activities and special events related to the Alumni Association, focusing on the Graduate Service & Support Centre
- Participates and/or attends activities and special events on and off campus
- Works with the Alumni Coordinator to ensure that event materials are created and distributed for any activities or events occurring in-person or online
- Ensures the Alumni Association is represented at appropriate celebrations, ceremonies, and events on campus
- Helps to coordinate on-campus events and programs representing the Alumni Association, including solicitation of event materials and communication
- Provides content for Alumni Association social media platforms to provide consistency in public communications, including from an international graduate perspective to increase engagement
- Promotion of Premiers Awards and cultivation of potential candidates
- Responsible for the input and tracking of alumni contact information in RE and Salesforce •Utilize Live Alumni to query and find leads for alumni initiatives
- Adheres to the Lambton College brand standards
About the Position:
This is a Regular Part Time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Associate Director, Foundation, Alumni & Enactus working 24 hours per week at an hourly rate of $22.47.
The Event Support Associate role will provide related support services for the Lambton College Alumni Association. Working closely with the Alumni Coordinator, this role is primarily responsible for contributing to the delivery, and coordination of alumni outreach programs and events at our GTA study locations, with a heavy focus on supporting the goals of the Graduate Service & Support Centre and Lambton College International graduates.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a two-year college diploma or undergraduate degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent education, training, and experience
- 1-year experience in event management, with a focus on creativity, organization, execution, and adaptability
- Experience in communications is an asset
Closing Statement:
Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. In support of a diverse and inclusive college community, Lambton College welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, Métis and Inuit persons, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.