Job Description

Date Posted: 07/27/2023
Req ID: 33071
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Ctr Std Engagemt
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00042885

Description:

About us:

The university\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is committed to creating inclusive learning environments to cultivate holistic student development. Built through meaningful collaboration and informed by research and assessment our campus & community-based programs, services and resources promote access to post-secondary education, support transition into and retention through university and encourages student engagement and community-engaged learning. With over 90 opportunities led by 140 student leaders and professional staff, the Centre for Student Engagement believes that student involvement is a powerful tool to support an individual\xe2\x80\x99s navigation of the post-secondary environment and to feel empowered to contribute and make an impact within their community.

The Community Engagement Coordinator: Indigenous Access & Inclusion will work to develop and implement Indigenous cohort streams in some of CSE\xe2\x80\x99s Access Programs including SEE UTM, UTM Bridging Mentorship Program and Indigenous Orientation. CSE\xe2\x80\x99s access and inclusion programs work to address systemic barriers by centering the communities we work with in the development and implementation process of our programs. To do this work, we need to build authentic, transparent, and reciprocal relationships with community. This role will work closely with internal and external partners to expand and enhance these programs for indigenous students.

Working closely in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at UTM, this position also plays a pivotal role on behalf of the Student Affairs and Services in Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin the University of Toronto Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This will include working with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives to engage in relationship building with Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, scholars, staff, students, and external Indigenous communities and organizations.

To align with our strategic priorities, and the specificities of this role, we encourage Indigenous community members to apply. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term \xe2\x80\x9cIndigenous\xe2\x80\x9d in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Developing component of program/project that supports collaboration and partnerships
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Writing summary reports on programs and services
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
• Providing advice and support to students and mentors on program delivery matters

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years related experience in student services (combination of professional and para-professional experience is acceptable) at the post-secondary level and/or Indigenous (First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading large components of projects.
• Experience working with Indigenous community and/or Knowledge Keepers.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of community members, such as students, staff, faculty, librarians, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience representing the University while working directly with external University stakeholders, such as local government, school boards, not-for-profit agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other community-based partners is required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and barriers, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), and other resources pertaining to Indigenous communities.
• Proven ability to be creative and innovative in the development and maintenance of programs.
• Proven organizational, initiative, and time-management skills required to coordinate projects simultaneously and prioritize work under minimal supervision.
• Strong assessment (quantitative and qualitative) skills, including program evaluation and performance assessments.
• Strong written and public speaking skills necessary.
• Excellent administrative skills, including word processing, data analysis, desktop publishing and experience with databases.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Training in project management.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Cooperative
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

This is a term position ending April 30, 2024, with the possibility of renewal.

Closing Date: 08/11/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $71,842 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $91,875. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Jessica Halteh

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.

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