Mentorship Assistant

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Mentorship Assistant to oversee program development and support for students. The role includes facilitating workshops, promoting learning opportunities, and liaising with students and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience in mentorship programming. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation ranging from $72,119 to $92,226.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in overseeing mentorship programs.
• Strong teamwork and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present ideas and gain buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Promote experiential learning opportunities.
• Screen and refer students to resources.
• Train and coach student leaders.

Skills

Mentorship program oversight

Facilitating educational workshops

Excellent verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Job description

Date Posted: 09/22/2025
Req ID: 45254
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Statistical Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056594

Overview

Description:

The Department of Statistical Sciences is one of the top ten statistics departments in North America, with our faculty developing numerous important innovations in statistical science. Our mission is to serve as a centre of excellence for statistical and actuarial research and education, across the campus, nationally and internationally. Research is centered on excellence in theory and methods, as many faculty members in the department have very successful collaborative research programs. Central to our vision for the next five years is to strengthen our national and international reputation in collaborative scientific activity, without compromising our core strengths.

Your opportunity:

The Mentorship Assistant reports to the Manager, Employer Relations & Career Development Officer, and is responsible for overseeing the development of students and peer mentor learning communities and implementing plans for student-alumni mentorship programming. The role provides advice and support to students and mentors on program delivery matters and assists with recruiting and training student learning peer mentors.

Your responsibilities

• Promoting experiential learning opportunities
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
• Training and coaching student life staff and student leaders

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of recent and related experience in overseeing and implementing mentorship programs and opportunities for undergraduate students in a post secondary educational institution
• Experience with organizing and implementing students and peer mentor learning communities
• Experience with identifying and recommending mentorship opportunities for students
• Experience with conducting detailed analysis and reporting on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Experience with facilitating educational workshops, seminars and student outreach events, and developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Experience liaising and building strong relationships with undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, academic units, industry partners and other stakeholders to support initiatives
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to relate well to the diverse and demanding communities of professional students
• Demonstrated ability to present ideas and gain buy-in with external partners; strong teamwork and networking skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills

To be successful in this role you will be

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive
• Responsible

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 10/06/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

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.