Job Description

Date Posted: 05/31/2023
Req ID: 31584
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Accessibility Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040032

Description:

About us:

Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services, supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals. We engage students throughout their learning and development with the following units: Academic Success, Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Community Partnerships, Clubs & Leadership Development, Housing, Indigenous Student Services, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Multi-faith Centre, Orientation, Student Success, Transition & Engagement and TCard Services. Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students\' diversity.

In support of U of T\'s vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students. We are committed to embedding these principles into all the work we do, reducing barriers so that students from all backgrounds and lived experiences can feel a sense of belonging in the communities they find here.

To align with our strategic priorities, we encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Working under the direction of the Accessibility Services Accessible and Inclusive Learning Strategies Team Lead, the Program and Transition Coordinator develops and coordinates transition and educational programs for students with disabilities. This programming assists students in making the transition to university, and navigate the various transition points while at university (e.g., movingfrom virtual to in-person learning). Further, this programming also assists students learn how to negotiate the accommodations process and use the available services. The incumbent also creates spaces where students may interact informally together in environments where the impact of their disabilities are understood and their strengths are appreciated i.e. Students on the Autism Spectrum (SASA); drop in; social events. The incumbent also recruits, trains and supports a team of peer mentors and peer educators who assist in supporting students and delivering social and educational programming.

The Program and Transition Coordinator creates programs and workshops using: a strong equity framework and analysis of the barriers for students with disabilities face. The incumbent liaises with community groups, on campus groups which utilize critical perspectives on disability within their work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance program objectives
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Promoting experiential learning opportunities
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars. Developing content for instructional workshops
• Advising students on co-curricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual\'s background
• Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a relevant discipline or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years experience in working with students in a post-secondary environment from a student development perspective is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with a broad range of students withdisabilities developing social/educational programming using experiential learning methodologies and in recruiting, training and supporting student leaders.
• Excellent computer skills, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, email (Outlook), and data management programs.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse student population as well as faculty and staff across the university.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and problem solving skills will be required to manage the simultaneous demands of the leadership and program development work.
• Flexibility, sensitivity, creativity and commitment to work in this area are essential.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the university environment and available services and resources.

To be successful in this role you will be:

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

Closing Date: 06/09/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time Occasional overtime, with approval of manager.
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: Anita Chooraman

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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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