Job Description

Date Posted: 11/19/2025
Req ID: 46112
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Arts & Science Co-op Programs
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00044787
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto Scarborough 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.
Your opportunity:
The University of Toronto Scarborough has been a leader in co-operative education and work integrated learning (WIL), for 50 years. Co-op and WIL give students an opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom, and to expand their knowledge through related work experience. The Department of Arts and Science Co-op is responsible for preparing over 4,000 undergraduate students from 58 academic areas to compete for paid co-op work term opportunities. The department is also responsible for engaging industry partners who provide these work terms. A coordinated effort among the stakeholders of student, employer, and university co-op programming contribute to the development of well qualified graduates who are prepared to assume a productive role in society. With a commitment to the equity, diversity and inclusion and the campus' 'Inclusive Excellence' mission, the department works closely with academic departments and support services on campus and with employer and community partners to support students as they work to achieve their academic and co-op/integrated learning aspirations.
Reporting to the Team Lead, External Relations and Industry Partnerships in the Arts and Science Co-op department, the incumbent supports the team in identifying and developing strong partnerships with potential employers to assure high quality paid co-op work term opportunities for Arts and Science Co-op students at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
• Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Promoting programming, student needs and interests to employers and industry contacts
• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Tracking the status of business development initiatives, activities and outcomes
• Updating and maintaining database records
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the areas of outreach, sales, business development and external relations.
• Experience with process coordination.
• Experience in market research and analysis, identification of target markets as well relationship development.
• Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a strong emphasis on influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and comfortable conducting cold calls.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Diligent
• Efficient
• Organized
• Persuasive
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 12/01/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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