Are you an effective communicator? An exceptional planner? A proud builder of new processes? Are you also an MBA student in either the Full-Time or Co-op Programs, set to graduate in June 2026? For the 2025 DeGroote Leadership Development Program, DeGroote is seeking two dedicated leaders with strong project management skills to be their new part-time program coordinators.
This role will oversee the following phases of this year’s DLDP and provide some operational support for DeGroote’s MBA Ambassador program:
- Project Planning & Scope Alignment for DLDP
- Student Ambassador recruitment event support (logistical, planning, staffing of student ambassadors)
- DeGroote Leader Recruitment (virtual and in-person)
- DeGroote Leader Communication and Training
- Skill/Leadership Development Training
- Onboarding Week
- DeGroote Leader Thank you Dinner / Focus Group
- Wrap-Up 2025 and Transition Package for 2026
What experience will you gain? Through the year, you will:
- Lead your peers through a year-long mentorship program
- Develop strong recruitment assessment skills by coordinating and participating in the selection of this year’s DeGroote Leaders
- Develop practical project management skills
- Participate in meetings (as feasible) and engage with the MBA Student Experience team to plan a successful Onboarding Week
- Engage with MBA Recruitment and Admissions Managers to identify and curate a diverse series of events (local and virtual)
- Coordinate and facilitate training and skill development seminars for the DeGroote Leaders
- Prepare a comprehensive transition package for the following year’s Coordinator to use when leading the DLDP
- Enhance your time management/organizational skills
Skills Sought:
- Exceptional communication skills – oral and written
- Experience with project management, and demonstrated ability to keep stakeholders effectively involved in the process, to meet milestones and deadlines
- Creative thinker and aptitude to translate these thoughts into actions
- Proactive work approach, demonstrating excellent time management and work prioritization skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work autonomously, productively, and as a team member
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Strong engagement in student experiences ‘outside the classroom’
- Proficient in software applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Microsoft 360 Forms and Microsoft Dynamics is an asset
If you’d like more information regarding this position, Student Experience is hosting a virtual information session.
Event details:
- Friday, January 17: 11-11:30 a.m. (More information)