Coordinator, Community Partnerships

Date Posted: 01/31/2023
Req ID: 29508
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Community Partnerships & Engagement
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00040412

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.

Collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We can only be successful if we ensure that we have a multiplicity of voices actively involved in our decision-making. By working together across communities, across departments, and across disciplines, feasible ideas emerge that enrich our knowledge and improve our collective results. Our work is a co-created process, which enables all participants to dedicate the time, the insights, and the energy needed to support a mutually rewarding partnership.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is defined by collaborative, fair, and reciprocal partnerships for the mutual benefit of colleagues, students, alumni, Indigenous communities, neighbours, and global networks. As an anchor institution in the eastern GTA, we are committed to shared leadership and will work with our local partners to ensure that we remain responsive, relevant, accountable, and accessible to our communities in the pursuit of our common goals while engaging the world.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). 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.

Your Opportunity:

Working under the general direction of the Director, Community & Learning Partnerships and Access Pathways, and day-to-day general oversight by the Team Lead, Community Partnerships and Engagement, the Coordinator, Community Partnerships, will assist in coordinating community partnerships and engagement initiatives such as workshops, events, symposiums and non-credit courses. The incumbent will support the bridging of relationships between UTSC internal and external community stakeholders, and support community-university partnerships and engagement in accordance with UTSC’s community engagement model and strategy.

The Coordinator, Community Development, will develop, coordinate and promote community engagement projects and partnerships with internal and external organizations, help to research new sources of funding, assist in writing grant proposals, and support local community-university partnerships and initiatives such as UTSC’s anchor institution strategy which have a profound impact on the institutions leadership role in the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Delivering presentations at conferences
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Developing and maintaining partner networks to build capacity and collaboration with external agencies
• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies and plans

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in, communications, business, critical development studies/leadership or relevant field of discipline and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in related fields such as community development, stakeholder relations, program planning and event management
• Demonstrated experience in managing a variety of cost efficient community engagement projects
• 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
• Organized with excellent administration and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail, deadline driven, strong relationships management skills, and ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to understand the local community and knowledge of the UTSC Master and Strategic Plans and knowledge of the UTSC internal community is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with web development and social media, an asset
• Must possess the ability to relate to community members in a manner which builds trust and confidence and be able to demonstrate the ability to implement programs preferably in line with the UTSC model of community engagement
• Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Must demonstrate superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide timely feedback on an as needed and/or urgent basis
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and adherence to confidentiality
• A keen drive, with an enthusiasm and passion for community engagement and delivering results
• Must be comfortable working independently and in a team environment
• Must have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Culture sensitivity, empathy is needed

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Entrepreneurial
• Problem solver
• Self-directed

Notes:

• This is a nine (9) months term opportunity from March 2023 to December 2023.
• A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 02/08/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
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: Administrative / Managerial

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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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