Director, Student Programs (TERM)

University of Toronto; Canada; On-site; CAD 106,705 - 124,491; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Director of Student Programs to lead the Student Life Team and enhance co-curricular offerings. This full-time role requires strong leadership, a Master's Degree, and at least five years of relevant experience. The Director will work closely with various departments to ensure a culture of accountability and student success while advancing equity and diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years related work experience in a university or other post‐secondary education setting.
• Experience in legal education and/or in the legal profession.
• Experience developing and evaluating extra‐ and co‐curricular programs for law students.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative leadership to the Student Life Team.
• Oversee satisfaction/feedback surveys for student programs.
• Work with the Assistant Dean, EDI to advance diversity in programs.

Skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Excellent judgment and decision‐making skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with the Faculty of Law and university environment

Ability to research best practices of equity

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

Director, Student Programs (TERM)

University of Toronto – Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. Jackman Law's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the‑art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Description

• Working in close collaboration with, and under the general direction of the Assistant Dean, JD Program, the Director, Student Programs is responsible for providing collaborative and supportive leadership to the Student Life Team, fostering a culture of accountability, high service standards, and a shared commitment to student success. The Director is responsible for assessing the current performance of programs and services, identifying areas for improvement and emerging issues; overseeing satisfaction/feedback surveys and continually striving to position the Faculty of Law as a leader in extra and co‑curricular offerings, student life and experiential programs.
• The incumbent supervises, motivates and supports several student services staff who are responsible for delivering key student activities and programs, including in the areas of mentorship, academic support, international exchanges, orientation, student mental health and wellness, and Indigenous initiatives.
• The Director, Student Programs works closely with the Assistant Dean, JD Program to develop strategic goals and outcomes, monitor program success, and engage in problem‑solving processes.
• The Director, Student Programs works closely with the Assistant Dean, EDI to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across student programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A J.D. or LL.B. is highly desirable. Additional graduate degree with a focus on experiential education is also preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years related work experience in a university or other post‑secondary education setting. Experience in legal education and/or in the legal profession. Experience managing and motivating staff. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating extra‑and co‑curricular programs for law students. Successful record of developing, implementing, and evaluating extra‑and co‑curricular student programs, services, and initiatives, while integrating best practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Experience managing program budgets.

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities; Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization; Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills; Extensive knowledge of the objectives of the law school; Familiarity with the Faculty of Law and university environment, including policy‑setting bodies and procedures, demonstrated successful experience building and maintaining relationships; excellent oral and written communication skills; effective negotiation skills; excellent interpersonal skills including flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, tact, judgment, and integrity; excellent research and organizational skills; ability to research, identify and implement best practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; ability to work independently and collegially; ability to effectively communicate with academic and non‑academic audience; Demonstrated successful experience motivating and collaborating with internal and external constituencies.

Other

• Proven analytical, decision making skills and planning ability, including setting priorities; demonstrated ability to initiate, develop, implement, and monitor a wide variety of complex and sensitive projects, both long‑term and short‑term ability to function effectively in situations of considerable stress.

Closing Date: 10/29/2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 – Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 – Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843

Job Category: Student Services

This is a TERM position of one (1) year.

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. We 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].