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Req ID: 48556
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00059531
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
About us:
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which plays a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world. With $53.3 million in research funding per year, the School contributes to improving population health and health policy and health systems through discoveries and innovation in data science and AI, maternal, child and reproductive health, climate change, implementation and improvement sciences, preventable disease through vaccines and prevention through wellness such as with diabetes, comparative health policy, sustainable and equitable health systems, global and Indigenous health, among many other areas. This past year, $10 million philanthropic dollars was raised for research, education and knowledge translation, and the over 7000 alumni were deeply engaged through events and networking opportunities.
Your Opportunity
Reporting into the CAO and working under the general guidance of the Practicum Officer, the Student Placements Coordinator supports student placement and career development initiatives within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health by fostering strong relationships with students, employers, and community partners. The role provides advising and coaching to students on career-related matters, including interview preparation, resumes, cover letters, and employer expectations, while supporting equitable student success through a student-centered approach. The Coordinator also develops and delivers workshops and presentations, maintains placement-related records and databases, and coordinates administrative processes related to placements, registration, and academic standing. The position also supports school-wide events, as needed.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with students, employers, and community partners to support student placement and work-integrated learning activities
- Coordinating and tracking student placement applications, interviews, recruitment activities, and placement-related documentation
- Advising and coaching students on interview preparation, resume and cover letter development, employer expectations, and career-related matters
- Identifying student learning and performance needs and recommending appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities
- Developing and facilitating educational workshops, seminars, and presentations related to student success and career development
- Maintaining accurate records and databases, verifying enrollment and placement information, and following up on outstanding documentation and compliance requirements
- Supporting the planning and execution of placement-related events and programming, including coordinating logistics and disseminating event information
- Reviewing administrative processes and student feedback to recommend and implement service and workflow improvements
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum four (4) years’ of relevant experience coordinating student placement programs, preferably in a University setting
- Demonstrated experience advising and supporting students on career-related matters, including interview preparation, resumes, cover letters, and employer expectations
- Demonstrated experience coordinating student placement activities, recruitment processes, events, and/or workshops
- Experience developing and facilitating presentations, workshops, seminars, or instructional materials
- Experience maintaining databases, records, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and guidelines related to student services, placements, registration, or academic processes
- Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships with students, employers, faculty, and community partners
- Experience reviewing processes and recommending improvements to administrative workflows and service delivery
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Technical skills in MS Office Suite, MS Excel, Forms, and Teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Demonstrated sound judgment, tact, discretion, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success
- Experience working with student placement software (Symplicity)
- Communicator
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Resourceful
- Self-directed
- This is a one (1) year term position.
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Sharon Hung
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.
Job Descriptions Are Available Upon Request For Internal Applicants.
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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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