Program Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Date Posted:02/23/2023

Req ID: 29859

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 legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Founded in 1974, Woodsworth College has become a thriving community of more than 5,500 students. 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.

Your opportunity:

Working under general direction of the Director, Professional & International Programs, the Program Coordinator (Diversity and Inclusion) will work across all Professional and International Programs portfolios, including the Summer Abroad and Teaching in Higher Education (THE500H) programs, to help develop and implement initiatives and procedures that highlights the program's EDI-driven values.

The incumbent will liaise with internal stakeholders, including the broader EDI team across the three campuses, student organizations, clubs and groups to implement outreach initiatives related to the Summer Abroad programs.

The incumbent will also build on existing collaborations with external partners and display an understanding of existing policies and legislation.

The incumbent will brief the Director on emerging EDI related issues as they are identified as well as identify and implement opportunities for improvements across EDI programs, resources and procedures.

The incumbent will also be involved in program administration as well as coordinating outreach for the purpose of student recruitment.

The incumbent will administer several Summer Abroad programs, including the Science Abroad.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or cocurricular programs and activities
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
Keeping wellinformed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion
Advising students on financial aid/award matters by probing and providing a range of options and possible outcomes
Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Determining logístical details and activities for events and/or programming
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Business Administration (Master's degree preferred) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience coordinating with overseas institutions, academic coordinators, on site program coordinators, and instructors with regards to international programs.
Experience researching and developing new programs that strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion.
Experience managing difficult conversations and dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
Experience producing promotional material and experience with social media
Demonstrated advanced computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, Drupal, SharePoint Online, ROSI, database management and website software
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to deal with a large volume of correspondence with students, overseas partners, and staff; demonstrate strong service orientation in dealing with a wide range of people; must havesound judgement, tact, problemsolving skills, and an ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality
Awareness of and sensitivity to equity, diversity and inclusion principles.
Ability to deal with administrators in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building; ability to work independe