Coordinator, Student Life Programs

Date Posted: 05/10/2024
Req ID: 37165
Faculty/Division: University College
Department: Dean of Students
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056445

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields. Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Assistant to the Dean of Students, Student Life and Leadership (ADSLL), the Coordinator, Student Life Programs supports the planning and implementation of a wide range of programs designed to promote the active engagement of the College’s students. The CSLP promotes community development, academic success and personal growth of students through program implementation, leadership and mentorship development, supporting student organizations and student groups, and informal interactions with students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to coordinate execution of seminars and workshops.
• Keeping well informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Organizing, summarizing and circulating program and/or course evaluations.
• Developing contentfor marketing and/or promotional materials.
• Advising student groups on the development of clubs and societies.
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate.
• Screening and making referrals to appropriate resources and services. Training and coaching casual staff.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent and related experience providing administrative and advising support to student leaders and student organizations in a post-secondary education institution.
• Experience administering leadership programs.
• Experience with student-focused event planning, promotion, and execution.
• Experience supporting the development of co-curricular activities.
• Experience working with and advising students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience administering mentorship programs.
• Experience advising student groups.
• Experience writing content for and maintaining websites.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to provide effective guidance and advice to students, student leaders and organizations in a responsive, empathetic, thoughtful, and discreet manner.
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and organize work, and meet tight deadlines while able to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge and understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 05/22/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the  University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.