Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning

University of Toronto; Toronto; In loco; CAD 95.000 - 122.000; Tempo pieno

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University of Toronto invites applications for a Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning. The role leads a team and coordinates programs connecting students with community engagement opportunities, with a focus on inclusive and anti-oppressive practices.

Based on campus downtown Toronto, the position is 100% in person. It requires strategic planning, evaluation design, strong relationships, and a proven track record in university or non-profit settings.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with significant program development experience.
• Minimum five years in program development, delivery and evaluation in non-profit environments.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.

Mansioni

• Develop program components and initiatives that advance objectives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
• Plan and oversee evaluation frameworks for programs and initiatives.
• Analyze program efficiency and learning outcomes to inform planning.
• Develop learning outcomes for workshops and services.
• Facilitate educational workshops and seminars.
• Develop outreach strategies promoting programs to students and community.
• Direct activities of staff and casual workers with similar functions.

Conoscenze

Program development

Supervisory experience

Community engagement

Communication skills

Project planning

Evaluation design

Stakeholder relationships

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Master's preferred

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Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning

Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Req ID: 50543
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Centre for Community Partnerships
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051963
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services, supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals. We engage students throughout their learning and development with the following units: Academic Success, Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning, Clubs & Leadership Development, Housing, Indigenous Student Services, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Multi-faith Centre, Orientation, Student Success, Transition & Engagement and TCard Services. Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students' diversity.

In support of U of T’s vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students. We are committed to embedding these principles into all the work we do, reducing barriers so that students from all backgrounds and lived experiences can feel a sense of belonging in the communities they find here.
To align with our strategic priorities, we encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Director, Student Belonging & Engagement, the Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning (Lead Coordinator) oversees a team that is responsible for coordinating co-curricular community-engaged learning programs for students. In leading the Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning team, including strategic and annual planning, program and project development and evaluation, the Lead Coordinator supervises the work of USW staff, as well as casual staff and work-study students. The Lead Coordinator is also responsible for developing, coordinating and evaluating their own suite of programs, services and resources for co-curricular community-engaged learning.

The Lead Coordinator identifies opportunities for community-engaged learning; explores student and community partner needs/interests; promotes opportunities to students, on-campus partners and community partners; coordinates program offerings; monitors progress and assesses student-learning outcomes. The Lead Coordinator is the main contact point for co-curricular collaborations units across the University and works closely with members of the Student Life staff, with academic and co-curricular partners in the University, and with partners in the wider Greater Toronto Area community. The Lead Coordinator works actively to promote a culture of community engagement at the University, devising programs that attend to access and inclusion and that are rooted in anti-oppressive and assets-based approaches to community engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance program objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Developing learning outcomes for workshops and/or services
• Facilitating educational workshopsand seminars
• Developing outreach strategies that promote programs to students and the broader community
• Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years in program development, delivery and evaluation, including significant work experience in a non-profit organization. At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced program planning and evaluation expertise including designing learning outcomes.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, coordination, and orientation.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training for students or volunteers, including from anti-oppressive and assets-based foundations.
• Experience in programming for youth or post-secondary student populations.
• Demonstrated experience leading the management of large events.
• Experience working on collaborative initiatives with multiple partners, including community organizations.
• Experience planning and promoting events in a university setting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional relationship-building and stewardship skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of community-engaged learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of experiential learning strategies including but, not limited to, experiential program design, reflection and assessment.
• Able to work collaboratively and collegially.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diplomatic
• Motivated self-learner
• Proactive
• Resourceful
• Team player

NOTE: This position is 100% in person, on campus. Some weekend work with advance notice.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Divisional HR Office Email: [e-mail]

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

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.

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].