Coordinator, First Year Programs - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Date Posted:04/17/2023

Req ID: 30796

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department:

UTSC:
Student Life & Intnl Student Centre

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.

Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing's Student Life & International Student Centre offers exciting programs, cultivates strong communities and provides opportunities that enhance the student experience outside of the classroom while committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Through our work and partnerships, every student will have the opportunity to actively participate in university life; find connection, community, and friendship; encounter new ways of thinking and being in the world; and experience leadership, independence, and success.

Your opportunity:

Working with a dynamic team and under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Community, Global and Intercultural Experience, you will be dedicated to the enrichment of the co-curricular life of the campus and focused on transition programming for UTSC's first year student population.

As the Coordinator, First Year Programs, your role will involve the development, coordination and evaluation of co-curricular experiential learning opportunities, with an emphasis on first year student development and equity.

This will entail fostering an open and inclusive world view environment; overseeing the development of students and peer mentor learning communities; organizing and facilitating student development workshops; recruiting and training work study students; and developing innovative programming that supports the successful personal, social and academic transition of our diverse student population.

Your work will also involve extensive participation in committees, partnerships and communication in-person with students and campus stakeholders, as well as being the on-site lead or support for events, training and workshop delivery.

These partnerships will require you to work closely with the other positions within Student Life & the International Student Centre and Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing, Admissions, Recruitment and the Registrar's Office, in addition to other campus partners such as the various co-op programs and academic departments.

Your work will be informed by relevant research, anti-oppression and transition theory, coupled with consultation with a broad range of student groups and student services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or cocurricular programs and activities
Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
Overseeing the development of students and peer mentor learning communities
Promoting experiential learning opportunities
Developing content for instructional workshops
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum four (4) years related experience in student development or student advising, preferably within a postsecondary environment
Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and evaluating orientation programming and activities for postsecondary students
Strong experiential background working with diverse student communities and a commitment to improving and enhancing the student experience
Experience in coordinating student mentorship programs
Experience supervising and training a large team of casual staff and students
Experience working from an antioppressive and equity framework
Must possess the ability to relate to students in a manner which builds trust and confidence
Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to be comfortable working independently and in a team environment, as well as the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Sound proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), MS Teams, and Zoom
Must be available to work some evenings and weekends
Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectfu