Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Yorkville University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Coordinator for the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation in Toronto. The role involves organizing workshops, supporting faculty, and enhancing educational practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and effective communication skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience supporting faculty development or within a teaching centre is preferred.
• Demonstrated respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs, partnerships, and communications for CTEI.
• Organize workshops and educational development sessions.
• Track resource usage and maintain accurate reporting records.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Learning management systems

Job description

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI), we have a newly created opportunity for a Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation to join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team.

As the operational and organizational backbone of the CTEI, you will work closely with the Director and Senior Educational Developers (SEDs) to coordinate programs, partnerships, communications, and processes that shine a light on academic excellence and innovation across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School. You will manage schedules, track data, centralize information, and ensure that workshops, events, and initiatives run seamlessly—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of our impact.

This is a full-time, hybrid role, based in Toronto, working one or more days per week on-site, with occasional travel to our campuses in British Columbia and New Brunswick.

What’s in it for you

Impact. This is your chance to be part of something new—building systems, processes, and connections that shape the culture of teaching and learning across Canada. You will support the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape by coordinating initiatives that bring together leaders in academia, the arts, and professional practice. Every spreadsheet you streamline, every program you organize, and every faculty member you support contributes to improving the learning experience for thousands of students.

Ownership. You will have the freedom to test ideas, optimize workflows, and take real ownership of projects from day one. You will join a team that values creativity, initiative, and process over micromanagement, trusting you to bring your expertise and passions to move the mission forward.

Exposure. You will work with an exciting mix of faculty and instructors from across Yorkville University’s traditional and new programs with recognized leaders in industry, and Toronto Film School’s creative disciplines—actors, designers, and directors. You will build relationships with diverse professionals from coast to coast.

Collaboration and Career development. Our focus is on best practices and responsiveness, driving continuous innovation. Working with a Director who nurtures an energetic, passionate and supportive culture, this is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that embraces equity, inclusivity, and justice-oriented work. With access to local, provincial, national, and inter-national networks, flexible approaches to work, and opportunities to grow your role in the directions that excite you most, your career trajectory is wide open.

As our new Coordinator, Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation you will:

• Support faculty excellence. You will be the first point of contact for faculty and staff seeking guidance on teaching strategies, course design, and learning innovation. You will respond to inquiries with professionalism and resourcefulness, connecting staff and instructors to tools, resources, and training that enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Coordinate educational development. You will organize workshops, webinars, trainings, and educational development sessions on topics such as teaching philosophies, assessment strategies, active learning techniques, and inclusive teaching practices. You will schedule facilitators, help prepare materials, and manage logistics to ensure a seamless developmental experience for participants.
• Maintain resources. You will help curate and update teaching and learning guides, toolkits, and online resource repositories to ensure faculty, instructors, and staff have access to current, evidence-informed pedagogies and practices. You will track resource usage, collect feedback, and recommend updates based on trends and needs.
• Collaborate. You will work closely with Teaching and Learning team members, academic leaders, and other campus partners to advance teaching quality and innovation initiatives. You will assist with special projects, pilots, and research activities within the Centre, contributing ideas and solutions to enhance impact.
• Track and report. You will monitor registration and participation in educational development programs and maintain accurate records of activities, attendance, and outcomes. You will prepare reports that highlight engagement levels, emerging needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Champion teaching. You will promote CTEI events, programs, and partnerships across the institution, encouraging faculty participation in workshops, communities of practice, and teaching awards programs. You will identify trends in higher education teaching and learning, sharing insights with the team to inform programming.

What you bring:

• The education and experience. You have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree. You have experience supporting faculty development, coordinating training programs, and/or working within a teaching and learning centre in a post-secondary environment.
• The interpersonal skills. You are a clear, effective communicator and an active, engaged listener. You can build positive relationships with faculty and staff across disciplines. You demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and prioritize equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and pedagogical justice.
• The collaboration. You work well individually and in team environments and can partner effectively across all levels and departments. You share information openly, seek input from others, and contribute to a culture of collegiality, respect, reciprocity, and continuous improvement and relationality.
• The organizational skills. You can manage multiple projects, deadlines, and event logistics simultaneously without losing attention to detail. You document processes and maintain records with accuracy.
• The technical skills. You are highly proficient with Excel and comfortable using the full MS Office Suite. You can enter, track and analyze data. You are confident using learning management systems (knowledge and familiarity with D2L Brightspace an asset), virtual meeting platforms, and digital collaboration tools.
• The flexibility. You can adapt to shifting priorities and respond to urgent faculty and staff needs during peak academic periods. You are comfortable balancing in-person and virtual support, adjusting your approach based on the needs of faculty and institutional initiatives.

Why work at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students - from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Master's offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services and a work-life balance.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your professional and academic background.
• A virtual interview with the Director of CTEI, to share your experience and review how your skills align with the needs of the team and the faculty.
• A virtual panel interview with members of the CTEI team to discuss how the team works together and their shared mission, vision and values.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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