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Student Learning & Professional Development Coordinator (term) Date Posted: 12/02/2025Req ID: 46288Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Experiential Learning & Outreach SupportCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 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. 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 in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Your opportunity:The Faculty of Arts & Science's Academic Plan calls for an ambitious plan to expand experiential learning opportunities available to undergraduate students across all Arts & Science disciplines. The Faculty is committed to preparing students for lifelong success in the labour market and deepening relationships with local partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors. The Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) provides specialized professional development training and paid work-integrated learning opportunities for Arts & Science students across 61 different academic programs, with plans for annual growth. Participation in the ASIP stream will allow students to explore career options, apply their academic learning in a professional context, gain valuable work experience, and build a professional network.Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Learning & Professional Development, the Student Learning & Professional Development Coordinator (SLPD) will help develop, promote, implement, and evaluate a wide range of career development supports and professional development curriculum for students within the ASIP stream. The SLPD Coordinator will work with students both individually and in groups to enhance their learning and to prepare them for work term and future career success. Typical activities will include coaching students on their personal marketing documents, interview skills, industry trends, job search strategies, helping them navigate career decision making, overseeing the peer mentorship program, and planning professional development events. The SLPD Coordinator, together with the rest of the ASIP Student Development team, will also develop and deliver a series of mandatory professional development courses that will augment student learning and development, including growing entrepreneurial and workplace innovation skillsets in our students. The courses are delivered both asynchronously on Quercus (Canvas) and synchronously through bi-weekly in-person and remote sessions. The SLPD Coordinator will work closely with the Employer Relations Team, employers and industry partners to ensure professional development training is current and relevant and meets employer and student needs and expectations. The incumbent will be strongly committed to student success and equity, diversity and inclusion. Note: this is a term position to April 2027.Your responsibilities will include:Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activitiesImplementing programming to foster students' individual career development processDeveloping learning outcomes for workshops and/or servicesFacilitating educational workshops and seminarsAdvising students on employment options and strategies to achieve their career goalsAdvising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparationAdvising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunitiesDeveloping and implementing plans to enhance student engagement activities Essential Qualifications:Master's Degree in Education, Counselling or a related area, or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.Minimum three (3) years of experience providing direct support to students, new graduates, or individuals in the areas of career, skill development, and/or career transition.Experience working with a range of e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems, such as Quercus (Canvas).Experience in program planning, training development or curriculum design.Experience as a presenter, facilitator and communicator with the ability to effectively facilitate discussions to achieve appropriate outcomes.Experience developing and delivering synchronous and/or asynchronous online and in-person education.Demonstrated expertise in one-on-one student advising or counselling, preferably within a career development context.Thorough knowledge and understanding of best practices in advising, career development theory, career coaching, job search skills and presentation skills.Experience developing and maintaining employer or industry partnerships.Experience in coordinating projects with external partners.Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access.Strong project management skills, including the ability to stay on track of tasks while managing multiple projects and activities at the same time.Ability to show sound judgement in dealing with confidential information and a keen sensitivity to the personal nature of student issues.Must be an excellent communicator with demonstrated strong verbal, written and listening skills.A high degree of initiative and self-motivation required.Assets (Nonessential):Understanding of AODA compliance requirements in relation to course/program design, development and delivery.Knowledge of labour market trends, workplace standards and rights, and recruiting practices.Knowledge of Universal Design principles in building inclusive curriculum.Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt rapidly to new situations.Experience working with diverse student communities is a significant asset.To be successful in this role you will be:ApproachableCommunicatorMulti-taskerOrganizedProblem solverResourcefulSelf-directedTeam player This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline . For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing: . Closing Date: 12/14/2025, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 12 $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. 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 StatementCandidates 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. .buttontext00ba4abe a border: 1px solid transparent; .buttontext00ba4abe a:focus border: 1px dashed important; outline: none important; 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. . click apply for full job details