Student Engagement Coordinator, Transition Programs - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/21/2023

Req ID: 30384

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Ctr Std Engagemt

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The university's second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study.

Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation.

With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs.

Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:

The Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is committed to creating inclusive learning environments to cultivate holistic student development.

Built through meaningful collaboration and informed by research and assessment our campus & community-based programs, services and resources promote access to post-secondary education, support transition into and retention through university and encourages student engagement and community-engaged learning.

With over 90 opportunities led by 140 student leaders and professional staff, the Centre for Student Engagement believes that student involvement is a powerful tool to support an individual's navigation of the post-secondary environment and to feel empowered to contribute and make an impact within their community.

Under the direction of the Director, Student Engagement, and working collaboratively with professional staff, students, and faculty members across the UTM campus and the University, the Student Engagement Coordinator, Transition Programs assumes primary responsibility for new student program development and delivery aimed at supporting student success and retention during transition.

The cornerstone programs of this portfolio includes LAUNCH, a first-year peer mentorship program with an internship component for upper year students and Parent & Student Supporters Programming.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of cocurricular programs and activities
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
Advising students on cocurricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Social Sciences or other relevant degree with experience.
Minimum four years of student development programming experience specifically in postsecondary education environments.
Experience in facilitating partnerships with constituents from a variety of institutional functional areas (students, student leaders, staff, faculty, administration).
Experience with evaluation and research tools.
Experience supervising student staff.
Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating workshops.
Experience managing a budget.
Proven expertise and knowledge of best practices in student transition, learning skill development, and program development.
Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
Exceptional relationship management skills with multiple stakeholder groups.
Interpersonal and crosscultural communications skills.
Excellent administrative skills, including word processing, data analysis, desktop publishing and experience with databases.
Strong written and public speaking skills.
Strong assessment (quantitative and qualitative) skills, including program evaluation and performance assessments.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience in curriculum design and curriculum frameworks is an asset.
Experience with Quercus, UofT's Learning Management System

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Diplomatic
Multitasker
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 04/03/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
The detailed job description is available from the UTM HR Office upon request.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, includi