External Relations Officer

Date Posted: 12/03/2025Req ID: 46311Faculty/Division: UofT ScarboroughDepartment: UTSC:Management Co-Op ProgramsCampus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)Position Number: 00045602 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.UTSC Management is a world leader in providing undergraduate business education that is heavily influenced by experiential learning and internationalization. The goal of our management program is to create opportunities for our students to learn and experience leadership by applying the latest management theory to real-world problems both inside and outside the classroom. In addition, Management is currently expanding its portfolio to include research-based and professional-based Master’s programs. Our co-op staff plays a key role in fulfilling this mission and in contributing to positive departmental culture. In the Co-op Program in Management, we believe in our students.Through experiential learning, we know that each student has the ability to achieve their individual goals. Through excellent service, flexibility and innovative programming, we provide the environment students need to turn their abilities into productive, exciting opportunities. We also value our partnerships. We build lasting relationships with outstanding employers, alumni, and faculty to prepare students to be proactive contributing members of the business community. We work one-on-one with employers to understand their needs and exceed their expectations.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.  Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance. Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers. Developing and revising business methods that support employment services activities and objectives. Implementing plans and process improvements for employer engagement activities. Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals. Advising students and employers on options to resolve work-term issues. Analyzing data to determine trends and recommend target markets. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum five (5) years of experience in a related sales or business development role with demonstrated track record of success. Demonstrated experience should include business-to-business marketing/sales, market research and analysis, identification of target markets, and relationship development. A track record of success in a target driven environment generating new business and building client relationships in existing and new market sectors is required. Motivated through individual planning and target achievement, yet still thrives in a collaborative team-based environment. Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as employers. Highly developed presentation, verbal, and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Enthusiastic self-starter with strong entrepreneurial skills, proactive in driving the effort to increase a client base in the development of opportunities for students. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion and able to resolve issues, problems and competing goals. Must be able to stay organized, multi-task and meet deadlines; and exercise accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to set priorities and targets and to meet deadlines in relation to frequently changing demands. Must be able to travel locally and internationally on an occasional basis. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules. Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. Assets (Nonessential): Experience working in a Co-operative Program office in a Post-Secondary environment and/or working with a student population is an asset. Experience in international relationship building strongly preferred. Experience working in an international environment is a strong asset. Knowledge of workplace standards, recruitment and hiring practices, the career services industry, and experience within a co-operative education environment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of cross-cultural hiring practices and a second language would be an asset. Access to a vehicle would be an asset. Previous experience working managing relationships in China, Europe, and the United Kingdom. To be successful in this role you will be: Achievement oriented Communicator Courteous Motivated self-learner Proactive Team player Note: This position may have some travel, occasional overtime. Please note that this position is an on-site position and is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the . Closing Date: 01/02/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 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.