International Scholarships Advisor
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto, ON
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date Posted: 01/10/2025
Req ID: 41285
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Centre for International Experience
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046838
Description:
About us:
The University is a global leader in research and teaching. We provide diverse and extensive areas of study organized around intimate learning communities. That is what creates an exceptional learning environment for our students. The University is committed to providing an enriching student experience to all its students.
Student Life strives to provide all students to actively participate in learning; effectively manage their experience and wellbeing, find connections, community, and friendship; encounter new ways of thinking, learning, and being in the world; and experience leadership, independence, and success.
The Centre for International Experience (CIE), within the Division of Student Life and the Office of Vice President International, provides students opportunities so they can expand their learning into the global arena. CIE enables students to expand their world to gain a global advantage. We work with students, academic units, local and global community to create sustainable and diverse learning abroad experiences that incorporate study, research and professional opportunities. We work in partnership with faculties and services to enable students new to Canada to maximize their time at U of T to meet their goals and aspirations on graduation. Finally, we work to build global learning opportunities on campus curricular, co-curricular and experiential.
Your opportunity:
The International Scholarships Advisor will provide support to international scholars through scholarship programs administered by the Centre for International Experience. Reporting to the Associate Director, International Student Experience & Global Fluency and under the supervision of the International Scholarships Advisor and Manager, the Advisor will design and deliver enrichment programming and provide student support pertaining to student life and international student experience affairs.
The International Scholarships Advisor works with cohort-based, high profile international degree-seeking and short-term scholarship programs, and provides front-line support to all participating scholars The incumbent works closely with the Division of University Advancement, Student Life and divisional teams across the university as well as with external donor groups on supporting program requirements and scholar success. The incumbent works with tri-campus International Student Centres, Student Life partners and faculties to: deliver international scholars’ enrichment activities related to the scholarship programs, resolve accessibility and personal circumstances hindering academic performance and personal wellbeing, and nurturing an overall positive student experience. Supports daily communication, coordination and delivery of activities related to: international scholars’ welcome, orientation and well-being, social / intercultural activities, leadership and professional development, and other tailored activities for international scholarship students related to their scholarship program. Works closely with University Advancement in the support and delivery of programming.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising students on co-curricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
- Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
- Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
- Planning and implementing components of curricular/co-curricular programs and activities
- Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities and creation of summary reports
- Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials as well as directing the activities of casual staff
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience working with program cohorts from pre-arrival to graduation in an international higher education setting is required.
- Of the 4years’ experience, a minimum of 2 years’ designing and delivering enrichment programming in partnership with key student experience stakeholders such as University Advancement, Student Life and Divisional teams is required.
- Of the 4 years’ experience, a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with international students and campus partners to support wellbeing, and safety is required.
- Demonstrated experience delivering events and workshops on leadership and professional development required.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering student enrichment programs to international students is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international student support services and international student experience from the Student Life lens required.
- Communication skills
- Computer skills (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong diplomacy skills
Assets (Nonessential):
- Experience working with external donors and donor agreements an asset.
- International experience working in a non-Canadian education setting an asset.
- Knowledge of a second language an asset.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Approachable
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Team player
NOTE: This is a nine (9) month term position with occasional travel and overtime.
Closing Date: 01/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: This is a nine (9) month term position with occasional travel and overtime.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Blythe Campbell
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe 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.
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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Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?
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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.
We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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