Assistant Director, Open Enrolment and Custom Programs

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Director for Open Enrolment and Custom Programs. The role focuses on strategic development and growth, relationship management, and overseeing program design in executive education. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in business development and project management. This position offers a full-time contract, emphasizing diversity and inclusion within its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in executive education.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and relationship management.
• Proven track record of project management and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance strategic objectives.
• Researching potential target markets to inform recruitment plans.
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of strategic plan.

Skills

Strategic development

Business development

Relationship management

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Assistant Director, Open Enrolment and Custom Programs

Date Posted: 12/09/2025 Req ID: 46300 Faculty/Division: School of Management Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:

The Assistant Director, working closely with and reporting to the Director, Business Development is responsible for business development in the Custom and Open Programs portfolio. Primary responsibility is in the following areas:

• Strategic Development and Growth – supporting the achievement of target revenues and profit margins for individual programs, across all industries and content areas.
• Partnership and Business Development – being part of a team that prepares business development plans and budgets; identifying, pursuing and optimizing new and existing relationships with client organizations.
• Relationship Management – representing Rotman’s Executive Programs at client visits, events and conferences; maintaining relationships with alumni and clients, including key account management that ensures client satisfaction.
• New Product Design – working with the Director Business Development and faculty to develop new, client-focused programs and products that are financially viable and profitable.
• Open Enrolment – conducting market research to determine what programs should be building, working with faculty to create new course offerings (including suggestions on content, format, etc.) and working with marketing on a marketing plan and selling the course.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance strategic objectives.
• Researching potential target markets to inform recruitment plans.
• Implementing program improvements and maintenance of program standards.
• Conducting market research and analysis.
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of strategic plan.
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant, progressively more senior work experience in executive education with experience in the development of custom programs, relationship management, and project management.
• Business development experience with senior level prospects and clients required.
• Demonstrated experience participating in the development of new business, and managing new and existing business relationships.
• Experience evaluating business opportunities and preparing proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Proven track record of project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superb presentation skills.
• A strategic leader with demonstrated decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability and experience working collaboratively with teams and managing/coaching staff.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and critical thinking.li>
• Strong organizational abilities, able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Maturity and professionalism needed to work with senior executives, and faculty is essential.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Customer service oriented with sensitivity to stakeholders’ needs and expectations.
• The incumbent must be able to effectively engage corporate clients, business partners, university administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and students.
• Knowledge and understanding of executive education, program design, delivery, and impact evaluation.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Decisive
• Self‑directed

This is a 1 year term opportunity.

Closing Date: 01/04/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 – $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. 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.

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. West 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 [e-mail].