Job Description

Date Posted: 11/21/2022
Req ID: 28549
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty Registrar
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00039903

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.

The Office of the Faculty Registrar works closely with departments and colleges at the University of Toronto, concerning virtually all matters relating to Arts and Science students.
Our department members are dedicated to aid all students to the greatest extent, to make their university experience as smooth and seamless as possible. We coordinate personal, financial, and academic counselling, registration and enrolment, student records, transfer credit, petitions, final examinations, and graduation.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of 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 inour legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Office of the Faculty Registrar provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. We believe in recognizing and valuing our employee's contributions to the advancement of the department's goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Student Success Programs , and working collaboratively with professional staff, students, and faculty members across the division and the University, the StudentSuccess Programs Officer will assume overall responsibility for the planning and implementation of a wide range of programs designed to promote the student engagement and academic success of the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS) students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Advising and coaching students on co-curricular goal-setting
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
• Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in student development/higher education, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a University or College academic or student academic affairs setting building partnerships and developing programs for domestic and international students at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programming designed to support student success in higher education
• Demonstrated facilitation and workshop design experience at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated experience counseling students in transition and experience working with diverse communities and an understanding of international student issues.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
• Experience developing, planning and overseeing large scale events.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong project and program managements skill, accuracy and attention to detail, and ability to problem solve with a proactive solutions focus.
• Demonstrated skills working with diverse students and student groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with international students, external stakeholders including community contacts and staff.
• Demonstrated ability towork effectively and inclusively within a diverse community with a high level of cross-cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity.
• Must be flexible and adaptable with a high level of initiative and results orientation.
• Knowledge ofstudent development and other related theories.
• Knowledge of the University of Toronto and FAS policies, procedures, and organizational structures.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Courteous
• Efficient
• Possess a positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 11/29/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $81,000 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,588. 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 .