Date Posted: 11/07/2024Req ID: 40598Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social WorkDepartment: Faculty of Social WorkCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About us:The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development.Your opportunity:The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) is committed to building a community where learners experience a barrier-free education from the point of admissions through to graduation as they enter the social work profession. It is our priority to represent diverse student groups and deeply engage EDI principles and practices into every aspect of the curriculum.Reporting to and working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean, Student Services and Registrar, the Indigenous Students Access Project Administrator is responsible for raising the FIFSW's profile amongst Indigenous communities within Ontario and Canada in order to increase the Indigenous student population within the MSW programs, by providing support from pre-application to admission and student success within the program.Responsibilities:Conducting detailed data analysis to inform recruitment strategies and plansFostering and maintaining a network of external contacts to support recruitment strategiesAdvising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequencesPlanning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activitiesConceptualizing, organizing and executing event activitiesConducting a detailed analysis of student feedback and learning outcomes to inform program planning activitiesEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum four years of experience in student recruiting and/or administering student programs in a post-secondary setting.Demonstrated experience working in/collaborating with national Indigenous agencies, indigenous communities and/or agencies across Canada.Demonstrated experience positive relationships with prospective students and external contacts to support recruitment strategies.Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and managing outreach initiatives.Experience planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities.Must have an understanding of the social services field and/or social work education.Experience conceptualizing, organizing and executing events.Proven ability to coordinate a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously, and ability to independently prioritize own work flow.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Experience working effectively, professionally and personably with a diverse pool of students, applicants, faculty and staff with a demonstrated ability to provide excellent student centric programming.Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong initiative and judgment skills.Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.Highly developed computer skills including experience with MS Office suite.Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication skills.Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill.Demonstrated tact and diplomacy.Ability to travel, occasional overtime on evenings and weekends.Assets (Nonessential):Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and personalities (members of the University and corporate communities, students, etc.).Experience with and/or demonstrated working knowledge of admissions and recruiting, preferably in an academic environment.To be successful in this role you will be:AdaptableApproachableDiplomaticInsightfulOrganizedClosing Date: 11/15/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Grant - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay 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 ServicesLived 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 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.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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