Experiential Learning Officer

Experiential Learning Officer

Date Posted: 04/04/2024
Req ID: 36775
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Ofc of the Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00043310

Description:

About us:
U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world. This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those whowant to learn more about us and to be part of what we do. Your opportunity:
The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom. General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include: academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience; academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more. As the Experiential Learning Officer, you will support and advance the mission of the EEU by assisting with the creation and expansion of experiential learning (EL) opportunities at UTM, including, but not limited to: academic internships, community engaged learning, aswell as local, national, and international field and research experiences. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: assisting academic units with facilitating experiential learning activities offered in for-credit courses; advising faculty, staff, and students on University policies and procedures; creating, fostering, and maintaining relationships with local, national, and international partner organizations; researching and evaluating potential employers for student placement opportunities; organizing and participating in events, workshops, and fairs associated with experiential education; and updating the EEU’s social media accounts and website. You will collaborate with academic and co-curricular units to help maximize the success of UTM’s curricular EL programming. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with impeccable organizational and planning skills and great enthusiasm for experiential learning. The Experiential Learning Officer will report to the Manager, Experiential Education, and work closely with the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement, the Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, and stakeholders in various academic units. You will work as part of a team to develop relationships with partners within and outside the university, including the Office of the Registrar, Accessibility Services, Career Centre, International Education Centre, and Centre for Student Engagement, as well as external organizations within our local and international communities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development.
• Developing and revising business methods that support employment services activities and objectives.
• Keeping well-informed on policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines.
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in an experiential learning environment.
• Experience matching, placing and supporting students in for-credit student placements.
• Experience in academic advising, and providing guidance to students.
• Experience and work in student placement.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Must have strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe creative suite, and email software, as well as an ability to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Familiarity with database management systems and ROSI.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and apply complex community and university policies and regulations.
• Ability to positively represent UTM in the community and to all members of the University community.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and appreciate and interact well with diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in a University environment in the area of experiential learning.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Efficient
• Motivated self-learner
• Possess a positive attitude
• Tactful
• Team player

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: 04/12/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Veniesha Rochester

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.

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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 .
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