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    Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives And Community Engagement - Old Toronto, Canada - University Of Toronto

    University Of Toronto
    University Of Toronto Old Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Date Posted: 06/05/2024

    Req ID: 37156


    Faculty/Division:
    Woodsworth College


    Department:
    Woodsworth College


    Campus:
    St. George (Downtown Toronto)


    Position Number:
    #


    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.


    Your opportunity:


    Founded in 1974, Woodsworth College has become a thriving community of over 5500 students, with approximately one-third of students being part-time.

    We celebrate excellence in a collegial setting, and commit to promoting accessibility and equity.

    Our mission is to provide the best educational experience for a diverse student body, which includes a large number of part-time and non-traditional students.

    In addition to being a locus of student life, we sponsor a variety of academic programs.


    Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Indigenous Advisor and Community Outreach Specialist acts as an Indigenous Advisor to Woodsworth College, and the University of Toronto population.

    The incumbent provides community outreach by working closely with an Assistant Professor to develop educational initiatives related to storytelling tours of the city of Toronto focused on urban land-based Indigenous Knowledge in Toronto.

    The incumbent will also participate in student development and program recruitment activities that will require travel within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).


    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Building and strengthening relationships with the Indigenous stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
    Developing and implementing community engagement strategies and plans

    • Keeping well informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion
    • Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co curricular programs and activities
    • Probing for information from students with personal and/or academic difficulties and making appropriate referrals
    • Promoting experiential learning opportunities.
    Facilitating educational workshops and seminars; Liaising with internal and external contacts to coordinate execution of seminars and workshops.

    • Developing content for instructional workshops
    • Providing advice and support to students and mentors on program delivery matters
    • Directing the activities of casual staff
    • Promoting programs at recruitment events
    • Producing promotional and outreach materials
    • Disseminating event and program related information

    Essential Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
    • Minimum four years of recent and relevant experience building relationships with Indigenous stakeholders and students, with one year experience in a indigenous and community outreach role in a University college.
    • Experience working with undergraduate students
    • Experience helping Indigenous students navigating University studies; Experience leading first story tours
    • Experience planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co curricular programs and activities
    • Experience providing advice and support to students and mentors on program delivery matters
    • Experience storytelling to teach values, beliefs, morals, history, and life skills in Indigenous communities
    • Experience engaging respectfully with diverse and/ormarginalized communities
    • Experience coordinating and facilitating educational workshops and seminars
    • Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations, especially with Indigenous population
    • Demonstrated experience facilitating group programming and individualized learning
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
    • Excellent skills as a presenter, facilitator, and communicator with ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and members of the external community
    • Able to use inclusive approaches to develop and cultivate relationships with students, faculty, staff, and members of the external community

    Assets (Nonessential):

    • Experience working and knowledge with Woodsworth College programs and student populations
    To be successful in this role you will be:

    • Approachable
    • Courteous
    • Diplomatic
    • Organized
    • Possess a positive attitude
    • Problem solver
    • Self directed


    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.

    Closing Date: 06/20/2024, 11:59PM ET


    Employee Group:

    USW

    Appointment Type:
    Budget - Continuing


    Schedule:
    Full-Time

    Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
    USW Pay Band 12 $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. 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 , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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