Job Description

Date Posted: 09/08/2023
Req ID: 33781
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Student Life & Intnl Student Centre
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00037575

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Office of Student Experience and Wellbeing\'s Student Life & International Student Centre offers exciting programs, cultivates strong communities and provides opportunities that enhance the student experience outside of the classroom while committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Through our work and partnerships, every student will have the opportunity to actively participate in university life; find connection, community, and friendship; encounter new ways of thinking and being in the world; and experience leadership, independence, and success.

This search aligns with the University\'s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Working with a dynamic team and under the general direction of the Director, Student Engagement and Campus Life, you will be dedicated to the enrichment of the co-curricular life of the campus by assisting with the delivery of programs and services, providing administrative support for campus groups, volunteers, work-study students, as well as front-line support for the department.

You will have responsibility for assisting in coordinating the Campus Group Recognition process, including providing information on processes, reviewing and following up constitution applications and supplementary documents; room bookings and initial review of risk assessment matrix; ensuring clubs and societies adhere to university policies, procedures, and regulations; monitoring and escalating events that are determined \xe2\x80\x9chigh risk\xe2\x80\x9d and informing and documenting issues; facilitation of student events on campus and advising on the management of regular student special events.

In addition, you will be assisting in developing, implementing and arranging logistics of orientation and advising sessions for student groups; mentoring and problem-solving in the course of student life programming; participating in the creation of student life resources, and helping build a sense of community amongst groups.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries, resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Determining logistical details and activities forevents and/or programming
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to coordinate execution of seminars and workshops, including coordination of space and resource requirements
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Advising student groups on the development of clubs and societies and using established criteria when approving student club applications
• Screening and making referrals to appropriate resources and services
• Handling expenses for events
• Assigning and checking the work of work-study students and directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum two years of work-related experience in a student development/student life role at the post-secondary education level
• Strong experiential background in student life and student government issues
• Experience working with diverse communities, student advising and an ability to work within an anti-oppressive/equity framework
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong event management skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate computer proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with databases, web development, graphic design and publishing software
• Must possess the ability to relate to students in a manner that builds trust and confidence
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to implement programs
• Must have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Additional Notes:

• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the

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Closing Date: 09/19/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $60,006 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $76,739. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student 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.

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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