Job Description

Date Posted: 07/24/2025
Req ID: 44463
Faculty/Division: New College
Department: New College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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 excellenceof 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.
Opened in 1962, New College has a long-standing commitment to social justice, and to supporting its diverse body of 6000+ undergraduate students to excel intellectually and to engage in the wider community. New College supports the Buddhism, Mental Health and Psychology and Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity programs, as well as housing African Studies, Caribbean Studies and the Women and Gender Institute. New College prioritizes personal attention to students, innovative interdisciplinary programs, career mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. The College has built a rich learning community for studentsincluding academic support, amenities for studying andsocial interaction, and opportunities for co-curricular and community engagement. The College offers a spirited and challenging environment for students to have the opportunity to broaden their experience, create life plans, and meet others from different fields. New College is a friendly, welcoming and informal community that places a high priority on student support services and encourages diversity. For more information on New College, see http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca.
Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Registrar and Assistant Principal, the Career Educator will be responsible for developing and delivering career education programs and resources for undergraduate, professional and graduate students and recent alumni that leverages active, anti-oppressive, hope-centred and self-directed approaches to learning and reflection. With attention to the unique and intersecting career needs of Indigenous and equity-deserving student communities, includingbut not limited to Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ students and students with disabilities, and as part of collaborative team efforts, the Career Educator will ensure that career education programs, services, and resources facilitates student career learningand agency, and develop students' career management skills for lifelong career success and wellbeing.
The Career Educator will also develop strong working relationships with academic and co-curricular partners in the University, students and student groups to: identify opportunities for career education of U of T students; develop and deliver career education programming; prepare students for career exploration and work integrated learning activities; monitor progress and assess learning outcomes related to career education activities.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing programming to foster students' individual career development process
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Advising and coaching students on developing career-related goals
• Advising students on employment options and strategies to achieve their career goals
• Advising students on how to conduct job searches, cover letter and resume development
• Developing student assessment plans to support student learning outcomes and competencies

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience providing one-on-one academic and career advising to undergraduate students in a post-secondary registrarial or a non-profit environment, with an emphasis on program and curriculum development, delivery, assessment, as well as group facilitation and reflection.
• Demonstrated experience with designing, facilitating and assessing effective, multi-modal, interactive learning opportunities and environments for students.
• Experience with conflict resolution and supporting students in distress.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in researching, learning and utilizing theoretical approaches and best-practices for career education.
• Working knowledge of and experience using career development, student development and other related theories.
• Proven knowledge of experiential learning models, pedagogy and andragogy. Experience and sound knowledge of best practices in advising and student services.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing appropriate approaches to assessing learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with academic and co-curricular partners, students, and student groups.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and well-developed technology skills including locating and evaluating relevant material using the Internet and database searches; comfort with automated computer systems (e.g. blogs, social networking, e-learning, video clips).
• Advanced skills with ROSI/ACORN, Degree Explorer, or other similar enterprise databasesolutions/CRM systems, , with the ability to retrieve information, interpret data, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, inclusion & reconciliation and knowledge and awareness of the life experiences and career needs of Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ students and students with disabilities.
• Ability towork in a highly diverse University community and to work constructive and cooperatively with a variety of campus partners in order to foster a support an environment of trust, respect and collaboration.
• Ability to exercise tact, judgment and diplomacy, especially when dealing with confidential matters. Ability to cope with individuals experiencing significant levels of distress.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment in a busy, deadline orientedworkplace.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sound presentation and public speaking skills utilizing new technology and creativity.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and development.
• Ability to exercise initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Note: This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of .
Closing Date: 08/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Registrarial Services
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 .