Job Description

Date Posted: 08/13/2024
Req ID: 39257
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Information
Department: Faculty of Information
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About us:The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is a research-led Faculty, educating the next generation of leaders in information scholarship and the information professions, both established and emerging. Our researchers and graduates are recognized for their innovation, experimentation, human-centred perspectives and commitment to community.The Faculty, which will celebrate its centenary in 2028, has built on its heritage strengths in archives and museums to incorporate scientific and technological expertise from engineering, computer science, and other disciplines. At the same time, it has committed itself to applying social, political, and cultural perspectives from media arts, humanities, and social science to the study of information, technology, people and the relationships among them.The Faculty currently offers two Master\'s degree programs, namely, a Master of Museum Studies (MMSt), and a Master of Information (MI), as well as a Combined MI/MMSt Degree Program (CDP) and a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Study in Information Studies (DAIS). The Faculty also offers a PhD program and in 2019 it introduced a Bachelor of Information (BI) program.MI Students can specialize in one or two concentrations including Archives and Records Management, Library and Information Sciences, Information Systems and Design, User Experience Design and Human-Centred Data Science.A top tier school, the Faculty of Information is consistently ranked in the top five Library and Information Management graduate programs by the QS world university rankings. The QS rankings include both Master\'s and PhD level programs. More background about the Faculty can be found on its website (ischool.utoronto.ca).Your opportunity:As a member of the external facing Employer Engagement Team, under the general supervision of the Manager, Co-op, Careers, and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL),and in collaboration with members of the internal facing Career Advising Team you will build and cultivate relationships with employers, alumni and community partners providing outstanding service delivery to professionals across a wide spectrum of industry, non-profit, government and other sectors by ascertaining both their immediate and long-term needs while seeking alignment with the Faculty\'s vision, mission, values and WIL goals.Independently, and in consultation with colleagues and partners, you will connect with employers and partners to engage them with our Faculty for WIL opportunities for our students. This would include navigating them through the career ecosystem from posting opportunities and hosting events such as employer information sessions, networking events and career panels and fairs, through supporting events, activities and programming to contract administration.This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Keeping well-informed on best practices for developing student placement and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students
• Analyzing data to determine trends and recommend target markets
• Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in administering employer partnerships and/or Work Integrated Learning in a university career centre, co-op, or recruitment setting
• Experience developing student placements and work-integrated learning opportunities, and knowledge of best-practices
• Experience managing effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders (including employers, alumni, students, staff and faculty)
• Experience administering Work Integrated Learning contracts
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and events
• Proven ability to handle a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously, and ability to independently prioritize own work flow
• Strong relationship cultivation, building and management skills with a customer service-oriented focus
• Excellent organizational, and time management skills to cope with multiple projects and events occurring within short and overlapping time periods
• Strong written communication skills (e.g. report writing; drafting content for marketing materials), strong public speaking skills, the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse student population in order to meet the needs of students
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with partners and work cohesively as part of a team
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to source information and data using the Internet and social media sites such as LinkedIn
• Broad knowledge of labour market trends and higher education
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Exposure to relationship management databases (e.g. Symplicity)
• Experience with Work Integrated Learning contract development and university approval process

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Tactful
• Team player

Closing Date: 08/21/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student ServicesNotes: TERM position: 9 months from date of hireLived 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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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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