Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:09/03/2025
**Req ID**: 45042
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
**Department**: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00058556

**Description**:
**About us**:
**Your opportunity**:
Under the general direction of the Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Coordinator, Indigenous Initiatives will develop strategies that maximize outreach to students. They will be responsible to advise Indigenous students and provide transition support.

The Coordinator will build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.

The Coordinator will plan and implement components of programs and activities and will be responsible to conduct detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes, which will inform program planning activities.

The Coordinator will also facilitate educational workshops and seminars and develop and implement community engagement strategies and plans.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
- Promoting experiential learning opportunities
- Advising Indigenous students on culturally specific issues, financial, academic, transition support and other issues
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
- Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
- Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous Studies, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Social Work, Health Education, Sociology of Sport, Diaspora Studies, Equity Studies, or Physical Cultural Studies or equivalent acceptable combination of education and experience
- Minimum four years experience in planning, implementing, promoting, and delivering, Indigenous focused programs and events, preferably in connection to movement, physical activity and sports
- Minimum two years of demonstrated experience developing and implementing awareness building sessions, workshops, training on Indigenous history and experience in Canada
- Demonstrated experience in the development of sustainable partnerships with internal and external community partners and a broad range of stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and discretion
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competencies with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Experience with facility booking software, including the ability to input and generate reports using the Faculty’s program registration system (Fusion), an asset
- Experience working with instructors and coaches is an asset
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for evaluation an asset
- Understanding of adult learning styles and educational theory around learning outcomes an asset

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

- Adaptable
- Diplomatic
- Discerning
- Patient
- Possess a positive attitude
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 09/12/2025, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Athletics

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