Co-op Coordinator, Arts

**Date Posted**:02/26/2025
**Req ID**: 41771
**Faculty/Division**: UofT Scarborough
**Department**: UTSC:Arts & Science Co-op Programs
**Campus**: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
**Position Number**: 00056326

**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.

**Your opportunity**:
Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, Student Services, the incumbent works with a team of dedicated student services professionals, specifically supporting the success of arts co-op students. This includes meeting with arts co-op students, delivering programming and facilitating co-op courses, both in person and online, with specific knowledge and expertise related to the arts programs, co-op roles and related industries.

The incumbent will be Involved in projects related to launch of new arts programs. This role is responsible for conducting site visits with arts co-op students on work term, while bringing industry trends back into the classroom. This role will liaise with the academic art departments.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Advising students on program and/or course matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
- Advising students on how to conduct job searches, cover letter and resume development
- Keeping well-informed on labour market, occupational and educational trends
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Developing and implementing plans to enhance student engagement activities
- Exchanging information at formal department and/or program committee meetings
- Facilitating educational workshops and seminars and conduct site visits

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Certification in career development, career counselling, adult learning and development, or a graduate degree in a relevant area will be considered a strong asset. Post-secondary education in arts preferred.
- Minimum five years of recent and related experience in direct support of students, new graduates or individuals in the areas of career or career transition.
- Demonstrated expertise/knowledge in arts programs, roles, and industries and/or supporting arts students.
- Excellent organizational skills with experience in project management working with multiple events.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to excel in a highly service-oriented environment.
- Experience with online facilitation or educational technologies.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Broad knowledge of trends in employer hiring practices, occupations, current labour market conditions and a strong understanding of student and career development theories.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles including facilitation, use of digital/social media, online learning concepts, and learning outcomes.
- Self-motivated learner.
- Demonstrated integrity, initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving.
- Ability to manage conflicting demands and work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- 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 in student professional development, knowledge of workplace standards, recruitment and hiring practices, and performance management techniques gained through a role in a cooperative education or internship program.
- Exposure to customized relationship databases such as Simplicity or Orbis.
- Experience of user experience design is an asset.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Approachable
- Communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Persuasive
- Resourceful
- Team player

**Note**:

- A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.
- This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

**Closing Date**: 03/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Administrative / Managerial
**Lived Experience Statement