Equity Engagement & Student Advsior (6 Month Term)

Date Posted : 11 / 28 / 2024

Req ID : 40881

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department : Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00048985

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 three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. http : / / kpe.utoronto.ca.

The Registrar's Office staff are committed to strong service excellence in supporting the academic and registrarial needs of current undergraduate, graduate and professional master’s students. These services include advising and administration as it relates to registration, financial need, scholarships & awards, and graduation. In addition, the Registrar’s Office is responsible for recruitment and admissions of prospective students, administration of experiential learning opportunities (international, research, in-field learning courses), scheduling of academic courses and exams and providing faculty support. The staff in the Office work collectively toward enhancing the student experience while being committed to operating under principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Your opportunity :

Under the general direction of the Manager, Student Experience and Academic Advising, the incumbent provides academic and career advising in conjunction with student success strategies and initiatives to assist the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education in supporting its students. This role will also provide student advising in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion and in the developing & implementation of diverse and comprehensive programs with a focus on equity and engagement. The role will act as the primary coordinator and champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion programming across the continuum.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Advising students on program and / or course requirements by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
• Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary
• Reviewing and approving changes to degree requirements for exceptional cases
• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of a student equity, diversity and inclusion plan, with a focus on student programming, access, learning and retention.
• Collaborate with the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion offices at the University to implement best practices related to equity, diversity and inclusion, with emphasis placed on reducing barriers to student access, retaining diverse student populations and closing existing achievement gaps leading to student success.
• Providing proactive support to individuals in distress and making referrals to specific university services
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Note : This appointment is for a 6-month term.

Closing Date : 12 / 09 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

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 : Registrarial Services

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 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 [email protected] .

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