Job Description

Date Posted:

08/22/2025

Req ID:

44927

Faculty/Division:

Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

Department:

Rotman Commerce

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

00051349

Description:

About us:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada's commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise - Here's where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:

The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is a highly respected, highly competitive program within the business, financial and academic communities. Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,300 in-program undergraduate business students aswell as over 18,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally.




As the Career Advisor, Industry, you will work with a team of career service professionals to ensure students and recent alumni are prepared to enter the job market with confidence and a solid understanding of how their strengths, values and interests are coherent with their identity and program of study. You will be responsible for the development of quality, high-level external partnerships within an industry sector in order to provide the highest quality career development services to students.

Your responsibilities will include:

Coaching students on a variety of career related topics including resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, goal setting and more; increase student's confidence and efficacy. Advising students on recruitment and industry best practices. Advising students on technical career skills including but not limited to: technical interview preparation strategy Developing, implementing and managing industry focused career programming to foster students' individual career development process; reviewing and assessing feedback received from workshops, programming and appointments. Building and revising industry focused career resources and content Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts, including employer jobs and engagement with students Keeping well-informed on industry best practices and trends by conducting market research and analysis to uncover employment opportunities Partnering with employers to support their Early Talent recruitment strategies, leading to establishing activities that best meet student learning needs Analyzing and recommending actions to increase student / employer visibility; implementing plans and process improvements for employer engagement activities Document stakeholder interactions for future reference and ensure the Rotman Commerce Portal is well maintained Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; identifying and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers and corporate partners

Essential Qualifications:

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience Minimum five (5) years full-time, relevant, progressively more senior experience Experience facilitating and presenting; experience in coaching or advising (preferably within a university setting) Experience in career services, campus recruitment, or a related business unit Ability to utilize technology, including social media, as an education tool Experience in corporate relations or serving in a client facing capacity Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills Strong project and program management skills; organized, ability to handle a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously and under minimal supervision Collaborative team approach and positive attitude Outstanding customer service focus and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders is essential Possesses a deep, as well as broad, understanding of an assigned market sector and career options within a sector; understanding of career trends and opportunities Must have a good understanding of business students and employment markets Demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential matters Strong computer skills; sound working knowledge of MS Office; experience with databases and Content Management Systems Ability to work outside of normal office hours for event support

Assets (Nonessential):

Career coaching certification Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment Experience or knowledge in business communities such as consulting, finance, accounting, management, or marketing Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator Diplomatic Intuitive Patient Possess a positive attitude Team player

Notes:

This is a term to March 2027

Closing Date:

09/02/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type

: Budget - Term

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 14 - $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Student Services

Recruiter:

Jen Salerno

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.