Director, Learning Strategy & Student Development

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Director for the Centre for Learning Strategy Support to provide strategic leadership for evidence-informed learning initiatives. You will guide programs that help students develop metacognitive skills, self-regulated learning, and effective study strategies, aligned with equity goals and a large, diverse campus.

You will oversee program development, evaluation, and collaboration with academic partners, ensuring scalable, student-centered learning solutions

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s Degree in a related field with strong knowledge of postsecondary student learning, metacognition and self-regulated learning.
• PhD is preferred and would strengthen qualifications for research-informed leadership.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in a large, diverse post-secondary setting.
• Experience developing learning strategy and programs, and managing in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for learning strategy programs and curricula.
• Lead and manage cross-departmental initiatives across the university.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and program evaluation to improve student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with academic and student-service partners to deliver impactful, equity‑driven services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public speaking

Project management

Budgeting & financial oversight

Cross-department collaboration

Analytical & assessment skills

Change management

Mentoring & leadership

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master’s Degree in Adult Education / Student Development / Higher Education / related field

PhD preferred

Job description

University of Toronto is seeking a Director for the Centre for Learning Strategy Support to provide strategic leadership for evidence-informed learning initiatives. You will guide programs that help students develop metacognitive skills, self-regulated learning, and effective study strategies, aligned with equity goals and a large, diverse campus.

You will oversee program development, evaluation, and collaboration with academic partners, ensuring scalable, student-centered learning solutions