Arts & Science Internship Program Coordinator (term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking an Arts & Science Internship Program Coordinator (term) to expand experiential learning opportunities for Humanities & Social Sciences students. You will identify employers, build partnerships and coach students through recruitment cycles to meet employment targets.

The role reports to the Associate Director, Employer Relations & Operations, and requires strong relationship skills, strategic outreach, and experience with CRM tools to track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in employer development, relationship management, sales, marketing, and/or business development, with some experience in a targets-driven environment.
• In depth knowledge of the post-secondary sector, the entry-level labour market, and employment trends.
• Understanding of career pathways, opportunities and possibilities for students in Humanities & Social Sciences programs.
• Proven successful track record of building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with potential and existing employers, alumni, and partners within a target driven environment.
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management tools (e.g. Salesforce) to track individual performance and outcomes.
• Experience working with Experiential Learning Management Software (e.g. ORBIS, Symplicity)
• Knowledge of cooperative education and work-integrated learning programming, career advising, employment standards and workplace rights.
• Experience providing direct support to students, new graduates, or individuals in the areas of career, skill development, and/or career transition.
• Ability to work with a diverse client group across multiple sectors.
• Highly driven to meet targets, proactive, persuasive, and diplomatic.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent marketing and account management, sales, and public relations skills.
• Ability to show sound judgement in dealing with confidential information.
• Highly developed sense of accountability, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills and strong relationship building, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 programs and strong IT fluency.
• Valid driver’s license and/or willingness to travel within the GTA
• Ability to work in and comfort within a fast-paced student services environment juggling many activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers.
• Promoting programming, student needs and interests to employers and industry contacts.
• Researching and analyzing potential employers and recommending student placement opportunities.
• Promoting programs at recruitment events.
• Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development.
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
• Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Advising students on work related recruitment processes and practices

Skills

Employer relations

Sales & marketing

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

ORBIS

Symplicity

Job description

Arts & Science Internship Program Coordinator (term)

Date Posted: 10/09/2026
Req ID: 50505
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Experiential Learning & Outreach Support
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049721
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
The Experiential Learning and Outreach Support office in the Faculty of Arts & Science has a mandate to grow quality experiential learning opportunities for Arts & Science students, including work-integrated learning, career-engaged learning, community-engaged learning, research, and international opportunities.
The Faculty has been moving forward with an ambitious plan to expand experiential learning opportunities available to undergraduate students across all Arts & Science disciplines. The Faculty is committed to preparing students for lifelong success in the labour market, deepening relationships with local partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors and increasing opportunities for international student mobility. As part of our expansion of experiential learning, we launched the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) in Fall 2021.The program provides specialized professional development training and paid work-integrated learning opportunities for Arts & Science students across 79 different academic programs, with plans for continued growth. Participation in the ASIP stream allows students to explore career options, apply their academic learning in a professional context, gain valuable work experience, and build a professional network. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to designing programming that allows allstudents to meet their academic and career goals.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Employer Relations & Operations, the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) Coordinator is an integral part of the Employer Relations team and serves as a bridge between employers and students.
The ASIP Coordinator:
• Works closely with students in their assigned program(s) and/or industries/sectors to identify potential employers and connect students to meaningful employment opportunities.
• Cultivates new employers (locally, nationally, and internationally) and maintains strong relationships with existing employers, working to ensure each employer’s holistic recruiting needs are met.
• Together with the Student Services team, coaches and provides guidance to students through the recruitment cycle and while on a work term, ensuring employment targets are met or exceeded with a high level of employer and student satisfaction.
• In partnership with the Employer Relations team, ensures a seamless recruiting and hiring experience for employer partners.
• Is an energetic, creative, outside-of-the-box thinker who develops innovative ways for employers from diverse industries/sectors to engage with U of T’s Arts & Science students.
• This ASIP Coordinator position will be responsible for supporting the Humanities and Social Sciences portfolio.
• This position will be responsible for engaging with employers which includes government, not for profits, arts & entertainment, consulting, educational services, professional services, heritage institutions and research and development services in social sciences and humanities.

Note: this is a term opportunity to January 2028.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Promoting programming, student needs and interests to employers and industry contacts
• Researching and analyzing potential employers and recommending student placement opportunities
• Promoting programs at recruitment events
• Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students
• Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities
• Advising students on work related recruitment processes and practices

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in employer development, relationship management, sales, marketing, and/or business development, with some experience in a targets-driven environment
• In depth knowledge of the post-secondary sector, the entry-level labour market, and employment trends
• Understanding of career pathways, opportunities and possibilities for students in Humanities & Social Sciences programs
• Proven successful track record of building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with potential and existing employers, alumni, and partners within a target driven environment
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management tools (e.g. Salesforce) to track individual performance and outcomes
• Experience working with Experiential Learning Management Software (e.g. ORBIS, Symplicity)
• Knowledge of cooperative education and work-integrated learning programming, career advising, employment standards and workplace rights
• Experience providing direct support to students, new graduates, or individuals in the areas of career, skill development, and/or career transition
• Ability to work with a diverse client group across multiple sectors
• Highly driven to meet targets, proactive, persuasive, and diplomatic
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Excellent marketing and account management, sales, and public relations skills
• Ability to show sound judgement in dealing with confidential information
• Highly developed sense of accountability, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills and strong relationship building, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 programs and strong IT fluency
• Valid driver’s license and/or willingness to travel within the GTA
• Ability to work in and comfort within a fast-paced student services environment juggling many activities simultaneously

Assets (Nonessential):

• Established partnerships with the industry sectors listed above
• International work experience and international program knowledge is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Articulate
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Responsible
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/25/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student 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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 [e-mail] .