Program Coordinator, International Student Development Programs

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,312 - 103,986; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Program Coordinator for International Student Development Programs. You will help develop and deliver programs across the international student experience, collaborating with ISE and other Student Life units to support newcomers and returning students.

The role emphasizes inclusive practices, evaluation, and cross-cultural engagement across campus. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years in international student programs, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent经验in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years designing, delivering and evaluating international student experience programs.
• Minimum 3 years in international student development initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years collaborating with diverse stakeholders toward a common goal.
• Minimum 3 years coordinating events including logistics and delivery.
• Knowledge of international student transitions into/out of higher education landscapes.
• Experience with multi-campus or distributed student support services.
• Strong intercultural competency and equity practices.
• Experience leading large project components.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills including word processing, data analysis and databases.
• Proficiency in developing assessment tools and analyzing data.
• Experience with program evaluation and performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities.
• Determine logistics for events and programming.
• Develop content for marketing and promotional materials.
• Develop strategies to maximize outreach to students.
• Write summary reports on programs and services.
• Implement plans and process improvements for program activities.
• Foster networks to build capacity and collaboration.
• Coordinate recruitment and training of casual staff.

Skills

Intercultural communications

Project coordination

Program development

Collaboration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Word processing

Data analysis tools

Job description

Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students

Department: Centre for International Experience

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

About us:

The University is a global leader in research and teaching. We provide diverse and extensive areas of study organized around intimate learning communities. That is what creates an exceptional learning environment for our students. The University is committed to providing an enriching student experience to all its students.

Student Life strives to provide all students to actively participate in learning; effectively manage their experience and wellbeing, find connections, community, and friendship; encounter new ways of thinking, learning, and being in the world; and experience leadership, independence, and success.

The Centre for International Experience (CIE), within the Division of Student Life and the Office of Vice President International, provides students opportunities so they can expand their learning into the global arena. CIE enables students to expand their world to gain a global advantage. We work with students, academic units, local and global community to create sustainable and diverse learning abroad experiences that incorporate study, research and professional opportunities. We work in partnership with faculties and services to enable students new to Canada to maximize their time at U of T to meet their goals and aspirations on graduation. Finally, we work to build global learning opportunities on campus curricular, co-curricular and experiential.

Your opportunity:

The Program Coordinator, International Student Development Programs will work as part of the International Student Experience (ISE) Team and will participate in the development and delivery of programs and resources advancing the international student experience. Reporting to the Associate Director, International Student Experience & Global Fluency, and under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, Inclusion and Diversity, & Team Lead, ISE, the Program Coordinator will work across all ISE program portfolios and contribute their strengths in international student development and collaborative programming coordination. The Program Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of programs, resources and initiatives in this field across the international student experience timeline, including transition in, the journey years and transition out. The incumbent will work across Student Life units to embed and deliver ISE programs in partnership and, where appropriate, support existing platforms for international student support within college and faculty programs. The Program Coordinator creates, highlights and promotes particular resources for international students within existing programs, considers and positions particular needs, and fosters a holistic and accessible approach to the international student experience across U of T.

The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Resource and Information Team to deliver and promote ISE events, programs and educational workshops. The Program Coordinator ensures information is up to date on our website, social media, and digital communication channels, and reviews the impact and relevance of ISE programs through team evaluations and assessments. The Program Coordinator will work with the ISE team to design and implement an evaluation framework of its programs and initiatives.

Under the direction of the Associate Director and Team Lead, ISE, the incumbent will work closely with the University’s Student Life portfolios, tri-campus International Centres, student organizations, clubs and groups to implement and promote access to great programming, services, educational and outreach initiatives related to the international student experience. Through these partnerships, the incumbent also facilitates and promotes access to and awareness of international student experience programs, services, resources and initiatives across U of T while taking into consideration and positioning particular needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities;
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming;
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials;
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students;
• Writing summary reports on programs and services;
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities;
• Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration;
• Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience in designing, delivering and evaluating (international) student experience programs is required.
• Of the 4 years related experience, a minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in (international) student development initiatives is required.
• Of the 4 years related experience, a minimum 3 years demonstrated experience building successful collaborative programming with a diverse range of stakeholders toward a common goal is required.
• Of the 4 years related experience, a minimum 3 years demonstrated experience with event coordination including logistics and delivery is required.
• Knowledge of international student transitions into and out of international higher education landscapes required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-campus or distributed student support services and international student experience from the student life cycle lens required.
• Exceptional intercultural competency awareness; experience working with diverse communities & cultures and an understanding of anti-oppression and equity practices, are required.
• Experience developing programs and initiatives within a team environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading large components of projects.
• Interpersonal and intercultural communications skills are essential.
• Excellent administrative skills, including word processing, dataanalysis, desktop publishing and experience with databases.
• Proficiency in developing assessment tools, analysing and interpreting data.
• Strong assessment (quantitative and qualitative) skills, including program evaluation and performance assessments.
• Proven experience in working in flexible environments and in dealing with uncertainty.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with faculty, staff and students in a university setting, including high-level officials an asset.
• International experience working in a non-Canadian education setting an asset.
• Training in Project Management would be an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

ApproachableCommunicatorDiplomaticProactiveProblem solverTeam player

NOTE:

Occasional travel and overtime; This is a term position from September 2026 to March 2027.

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 - $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience StatementCandidates 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 the company 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].

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