Experiential Learning Officer - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:07/13/2023

Req ID: 32757

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Ofc of the Dean

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 Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom.

General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include:

academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience; academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more.

The Experiential Learning Officer will report to the Manager, Experiential Education, and workclosely with the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement, the Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, and stakeholders in various academic units.

You will work as part of a team to develop relationships with partners within and outside the university, as well as external organizations within our local and international communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development
Developing and revising business methods that support employment services activities and objectives
Ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines
Keeping wellinformed on policies, rules, regulations and guidelines
Implementing plans that support the development of workintegrated learning opportunities for students
Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of relevant experience.
Experience in academic advising, and providing guidance to students.
Experience and work in student placement.
Experience in program development and evaluation.
Excellent presentation skills.
Familiarity with database management systems and ROSI.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to positively represent UTM in the community and to all members of the University community.
Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and appreciate and interact well with diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and professional relationship building skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience working in a University environment in the area of experiential education.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Approachable
Diplomatic
Efficient
Motivated selflearner
Possess a positive attitude
Tactful
Team player

This is a term position of 18 months
This role is 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: 07/24/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

Recruiter:
Veniesha Rochester

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