Director, Centre for Learning Strategy Support

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Director for the Centre for Learning Strategy Support. This role leads strategic direction for learning strategy programs, drives evidence-informed practices, and partners with campus units to strengthen student learning and development.

The incumbent will guide curriculum design and evaluation, ensuring inclusive, effective student support. The position requires a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and a minimum of seven years of leadership in postsecondary

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Student Development, Higher Education, Developmental or Counselling Psychology or related field; PhD preferred.
• Experience leading learning strategy programs and services in postsecondary settings.
• Ability to translate research on student learning into practice and assess outcomes.
• Experience managing in a complex, decentralized environment.
• Strong collaboration with academic partners and student services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for learning strategy programs and curricula.
• Lead cross-department collaboration to advance student learning initiatives.
• Oversee budget, planning, and resource allocation for learning strategy services.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to enhance student development and learning outcomes.
• Represent the Centre in university-wide initiatives and policy discussions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Budget and finance

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Assessment & evaluation

Job description

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Director, Centre for Learning Strategy Support

Date Posted: 11/02/2026
Req ID: 50886
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Centre for Learning Strategy Support
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Student Life Programs & Services the Director provides strategic leadership for the University’s learning strategy supports and advances evidence-informed approaches that strengthen students’ development as effective, reflective and self-directed learners.

As an integral member of the Student Life management team, the Director provides overall leadership, strategic direction and management for learning strategy programs and services. The Director advances approaches grounded in metacognition, self-regulated learning, student development and strengths-based practice, helping students understand how they learn, build effective strategies and pursue student-determined academic and broader educational goals. The Director will be a key leader in the University’s efforts to eliminate barriers to learning strategy support, within the context of a large, diverse, research-intensive and primarily commuter student population across the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto.

The Director, working with staff within Centre for Learning Strategy Support and partners across the St. George campus will ensure that programming and services support, engage and challenge students to help them develop knowledge, strategies and self-awareness that support learning and student-determined goals.

Qualifications Required:

I. EDUCATION:

Must have a Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Student Development, Higher Education, Developmental or Counselling Psychology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. A PhD is preferred. Education and/or professional experience should provide a strong knowledge base in postsecondary student learning, adult learning, student development, metacognition and self-regulated learning, learning strategy, inclusive learning, program and curriculum development, and assessment and evaluation.

II. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 7 years’ related experience as a leader and manager committed to excellence in meeting the needs of diverse students in a post-secondary environment. Experience leading and managing in a complex and decentralized educational setting. Demonstrated experience developing collaborative or embedded service models with academic partners and leading evidence-informed student learning initiatives. Experience leading change. Experience developing learning strategy, student learning or related educational programs and services. Experience and comfort working with diverse student populations. Experience managing in a unionized environment.

III. SKILLS:

Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership for evidence-informed learning strategy programs and curricula; establish meaningful learning outcomes and assessment approaches; and translate research on student learning into practice. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative initiatives across academic divisions and student-service environments in a complex and decentralized institution. Excellent management and leadership skills, ability to mentor, and the ability to effectively lead and manage change. Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Planning, organizational and analytical skills – in particular skills in managing both annual and sessional planning process. Project management skills; ability to direct large-scale projects, e.g. re-development of a website or selection of computer systems. Aptitude and familiarity with budget accountability, including forecasts and multi-year budget projections. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills to large and small audiences. Research, analytical and reporting skills related to current educational trends and best practices. Demonstrated capacity to lead digitally enabled service innovation and make sound, responsible decisions regarding the use of emerging technologies in student learning and service delivery.

IV. OTHER:

Must have a strong understanding of the academic environment and a commitment to student development. High degree of political acuity and judgment. Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with individuals at all levels and build sustainable relationships. Ability to develop programs that enhance the student experience at the post-secondary level.

Closing Date:11/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 5 -- Hiring Zone: $125,319 - $146,206 -- Broadband Salary Range: $125,319 - $208,864
Job Category: Student Services

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. Westrongly 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].

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.