Program Manager, IDS Coop

Date Posted: 09/10/2024
Req ID: 39654
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Global Development Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00014722

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.

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.

The Department of Global Development Studies (GDS) is the administrative home of our excellent International Development Studies (IDS) programs, now celebrating its 30th anniversary. The GDS community is committed to teaching and research in development studies that contribute to an understanding and mitigation of processes, policies, and practices that reproduce conditions of poverty, inequality, and oppression around the world.

Our approach is 'critical', grounded in historically-informed cross-disciplinary research, pedagogy, and dialogue with a central focus on the poor and less powerful majority who find themselves most adversely affected by exclusionary power relations and practices. We feel that this approach best prepares students to become effective members of the development community.

Your opportunity:

In order to advance the program objectives of the Department of Global Development Studies (GDS), we are recruiting for the Program Manager, International Development Studies Co-op who can demonstrate commitment to the success of the academic department, and passion in student success by enhancing the student’s university experience in a culturally diverse environment.

Reporting directly to the Chair, DGDS, the Program Manager, International Development Studies Co-op is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating all non-academic programmatic aspects of the International Development Studies (IDS) Co-op Program. The main areas of responsibility include student programming specifically for co-op, internships and placements, student safety and well-being, employer development, student recruitment and admissions, scholarships, and internal/external communications and relations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supports student work-integrated learning activities by planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Acting as the first point of contact for program-related enquiries and advises students through their own process of career development by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program policies and service activities by keeping well-informed on best practices for developing student placement and work-integrated learning opportunities
• Tracking and monitoring information that affects the safety and security of others travelling abroad
• Leads seminars and workshops and determines logistical details and activities for various events and/or programming, including management of scholarships and connections with current and prospective coop placement partners
• Manages administration of the IDS Coop Program by creating and updating records, generating and writing various reports, verifying the accuracy and completeness of information, and managing the dissemination of student scholarships, including scholarship report writing, in consultation with Business Officer
• Liaise with stakeholders to support initiative and ensures contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines
• Supervises one staff member (IDS Coop Program Coordinator)

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the administration of co-operative educational programming, advising, facilitating, career development and/or non-profit sector; including at least two years of experience in international development work.
• Must have excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and emergency management skills
• Results-orientation and time-management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadline
• Highly developed presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, web editing software, relational databases, and the Internet
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professional demeanor with a sensitivity to confidential matters
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership with the ability to provide guidance and direction
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in the global south is preferable.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Team player

Notes:

• This is a term position until May 30, 2025 with possibillty of an extension.
• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 09/24/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: William Guevarra

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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