Experiential Learning Officer

Date Posted: 10/04/2022
Req ID: 27658
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Ofc of the Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00050284

Description:

About us:
The university’s second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study. Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation. With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs. Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

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 willsupport and advance the mission of the EEU by assisting with the creation and expansion of experiential learning (EL) opportunities at UTM, including academic internships, community-engaged learning, as well 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, the International Education Centre, and the 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
• Developing communications plans to support departmental objectives
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Promoting programs at recruitment events
• Analyzing job descriptions and recommending changes to employer
• Gathering information on student performance from employers

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Experience in academic advising, and providing guidance to students.
• Experience and work in student placement.
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Familiarity with database management systems and ROSI.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong computer skills, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, power point, Adobe creative suite, and email software, as well as an ability to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and professional relationship building skills.
• 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 an area of student affairs.
• Experience in working in relevant community sites and business institutions outside the University.

To be successful in this role you will be:

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

There are two (2) positions available.

Closing Date: 10/16/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 — $71,842 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $91,875. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Carol Kayitaba

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.