Coordinator, Faculty Development - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:05/27/2024

Req ID: 37486

Faculty/Division:
Vice-Provost, Students

Department:
Centre for Community Partnerships

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Student Life connects life to learning.

We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world.

We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services, supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals.

We engage students throughout their learning and development with the following units:

Academic Success, Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Community Partnerships, Clubs & Leadership Development, Housing, Indigenous Student Services, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Multi-faith Centre, Orientation, Student Success, Transition & Engagement and TCard Services.

Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students' diversity.

In support of U of T's vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students.

We are committed to embedding these principles into all the work we do, reducing barriers so that students from all backgrounds and lived experiences can feel a sense of belonging in the communities they find here.

To align with our strategic priorities, we encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

As part of the Academic Initiatives team, which supports curricular community-engaged learning at the University, the Coordinator, Faculty Development will develop, convene and support professional development networks and events for faculty who work with community partners across the University.

This role will develop innovative networks, programs, services and resources to support faculty as they work with external communities and grassroots, nonprofit and public organizations.

The Coordinator will work actively to promote a culture of community engagement at the University, devising networks, events and resources that attend to accessand inclusion and that are rooted in anti-oppressive and assets-based approaches to community engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities
Overseeing the delivery of programs and/or workshops
Developing learning outcomes for workshops and/or services
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Analyzing and making recommendations for programming enhancements
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Advising others on the development and evaluation of course and training materials
Designing surveys to support the evaluation of strategies and objectives

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred, in a discipline focused on education, training and development.
Minimum five years experience in program development, delivery and evaluation in postsecondary settings.
Of the five years experience, a minimum two years developing programming to meet learning and training outcomes for university faculty.
Demonstrated experience leading environmental scans, literature reviews and scholarly presentations and publications.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of communityengaged learning and/or communityengaged research.
Familiar with experiential learning strategies including, but not limited to, experiential program design, reflection and assessment.
Experience leading the management of large events.
Demonstrated exceptional relationshipbuilding and stewardship skills.
Able to work collaboratively and collegially.
Excellent communication, presentation, training, interpersonal, troubleshooting, and problemsolving skills.
Computer skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Demonstrated commitment to antioppressive and antiracist practice.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Diplomatic
Multitasker
Organized
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 06/04/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

Recruiter:
Blythe Campbell

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