Coordinator, Student-Athlete Services and Academic Support

Date Posted: 10/18/2024
Req ID: 40229
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041740

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the 3 campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. For more information, please visit kpe.utoronto.ca

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Intercollegiate and High Performance Sport and under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager, Student-Athlete Services, the incumbent provides a wide range of academic success support services and guidance to intercollegiate and high performance student-athletes.

Working in a diverse fast-paced, energetic team environment, the incumbent will be detail oriented and deliver accurate, effective, and efficient customer service while projecting a welcoming, positive and professional image for the Varsity Blues program at the University of Toronto. This position works closely with intercollegiate coaches, registrars, and on-campus academic support services staff to support the academic success of student athletes, and the University of Toronto high performance student-athletes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing plans and process improvements for programs and service activity
• Creating and updating students records maintaining confidentiality of information. Processing all academic conflict letters
• Promoting departmental events and programs to students and delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials and editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and handbook.
• Liaising with various stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure consistent administration procedures are followed.
• Determining the logistical details and activities for events and/or programming, coordinating the schedule for programs and event calendar and handling expenses for events. This includes coordinating admission related questions, materials and meetings with prospective students/recruits
• Directing the activities of casual staff and submit time sheets for data processing
• Keeping well informed on student service programs across all three campus, and providing advice/guidance as it relates to athletic eligibility

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in education or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two years experience working in student academic success advising student athletes in a University or similar academic setting
• A solid understanding of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS eligibility rules required
• Familiarity with University of Toronto academic rules, regulations, and student support resources on all 3 campuses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of students and University colleagues
• Knowledge in the practical application of student development theory and academic learning strategies
• Good problem solving, multi tasking and organization skills
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation and ability to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced diverse environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Ontario College of Teachers certification is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/28/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time - evening and weekend work will be required
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Athletics

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.