Program Coordinator, International Development - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:08/28/2023

Req ID: 33662

Faculty/Division:
University of Toronto Scarborough

Department:

UTSC:
Department of Global Development Studies

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

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About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.

Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Global Development Studies (GDS) is the administrative home of our excellent International Development Studies (IDS) programs, now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

The GDS community is committed to teaching and research in development studies that contribute to an understanding and mitigation of processes, policies, and practices that reproduce conditions of poverty, inequality, and oppression around the world.

Our approach is 'critical', grounded in historically-informed cross-disciplinary research, pedagogy, and dialogue with a central focus on the poor and less powerful majority who find themselves most adversely affected by exclusionary power relations and practices.

We feel that this approach best prepares students to become effective members of the development community.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Chair and Program Manager, IDS Co-op, the Program Coordinator will support both co-op and non-co-op programming for the Department of Global Development Studies.

You will be responsible for supporting all non-academic programmatic aspects of the International Development Studies Co-op Program (IDS Co-op), the IDS Collaborative Specialization Master's Program and the non-co-op programing.

Activities will include (but not limited to): assisting with co-op placements, facilitation of the 1st and 2nd year class, supporting student safety and well-being, assisting with student admissions and recruitment as well as internal/external communication and relations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first point of contact for programrelated enquiries (e.g. providing general advice to students on department programming and opportunities, assist with resolving issues/complaints involving students on international work terms, including emergency situations)
Advising students on coop and noncoop programming related activities by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
Evaluating and recommending appropriate coop and noncoop learning opportunities for students
Implementing plans and process improvements for program activities (e.g. assisting with the student recruitment and admissions processes for the Cooperative Program and the Collaborative Specialization Master's program in Global Development Studies; assisting with student programming, specifically for coop and noncoop internships and placements)
Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
Leading workshops (e.g. first year tutorial)
Maintaining information on digital platforms (e.g. editing web content, web design, and social media communications)

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in International Development Studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years of related experience with at least one year of experience in international development (e.g., lived experience in the global south or work experience in International development organization etc.)
Experience in the administration of student development programming including experiences in student advising and career development
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and relational databases
Strong presentation skills with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively facilitate seminars and/or workshops
Team player with excellent networking skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty and external stakeholders
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to effective deescalate and triage difficult and/or emergency situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
Resultsoriented with strong timemanagement and problemsolving skills with the ability to make effective decisions and set priorities to meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced, dynamic environment
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality for sensitivity and/or confidential matters
Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity