Program Officer, BFN

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a BFN Program Officer to support Black-led companies through the Black Founders Network. This role involves planning events, engaging communities, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within entrepreneurial programs. Candidates with a strong background in program management and lived experience in under-represented communities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in entrepreneurial program management.
• Lived experience with Black and under-represented communities.
• Experience executing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Implement plans and process improvements for program activities.
• Promote events and programs to targeted audiences.
• Build and maintain networks for collaboration.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting Details

Date Posted: 05/23/2025
Req ID: 43080
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: University of Toronto Entrepreneurship
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: #

About Us

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create a supportive environment for researchers, innovators, and learners to advance understanding and apply new knowledge. VPRI offers guidance on funding, research agreements, oversight, and more.

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE) is part of VPRI, fostering ideas, people, social impact, and technologies through a network of accelerators. The Black Founders Network (BFN) within UTE aims to support Black entrepreneurs at all stages, providing resources, networks, and programs.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the BFN Manager, the BFN Program Officer will support the launch of BFN Scale cohorts, supporting Black-led companies with traction of $X,000 or more. Responsibilities include planning and executing events and programs to engage and grow the BFN community, with a focus on startups at the growth stage and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

1. Implement plans and process improvements for program activities
2. Promote events and programs to targeted audiences
3. Build and maintain networks for collaboration
4. Analyze and recommend program enhancements
5. Identify partnership opportunities
6. Generate reports
7. Draft routine documents and correspondence

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years in entrepreneurial program management
• Lived experience and active involvement with Black and under-represented communities
• Experience executing large-scale events
• Experience engaging with digital communities
• Knowledge of startup and entrepreneurial concepts
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence
• Attention to detail and discretion
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Teamwork and initiative

Assets

Previous entrepreneurial experience as a founder or in startups is a plus.

Success Factors

• Adaptability
• Strong communication
• Efficiency
• Organization
• Resourcefulness
• Team-oriented attitude

Additional Details

Closing Date: 06/06/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term (1-year with renewal possibility)
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale: USW Pay Band 12, $79,874 to $102,147 annually
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

Lived Experience Statement: Candidates from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity groups are encouraged to apply. Lived experience will be considered in the selection process.