Student Development Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a Student Development Officer within the Experiential Education Unit. You will support the UTMCIP, advise students on university policies, oversee professional development modules, and track progress toward program milestones and deliverables.

The role emphasizes advising, coaching, employer engagement, event organization and social-channel promotion to enhance work-integrated learning experiences for diverse students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience providing direct support to students in an experiential learning environment.
• Strong advising, career coaching, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining employer or industry partnerships.
• Experience with eLearning tools and LMS such as Quercus (Canvas).
• Program development and evaluation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and email software.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on job search, industry research and networking strategies.
• Advise and coach on work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Implement plans to develop work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
• Evaluate job prospects aligned with student goals.
• Promote employer opportunities and encourage applications.
• Gather information on student performance from employers.
• Stay informed on policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate development of opportunities for students.

Skills

Advising students

Career coaching

Employer partnerships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quercus (Canvas)

ROSI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Student Development Officer

Date Posted: 10/14/2026 Req ID: 50545 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Position Number: 00056620 Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world. This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity:

The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom. General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include: academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience; academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more. As the Student Development Officer, you will support and advance the mission of the EEU by supporting the new UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP). You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including advising students on university’s policies and procedures; overseeing the delivery of pre-work mandatory professional development modules; tracking student progress and helping them to meet program milestones, timelines, and deliverables; advising students on career-related skills development; coaching students on career decision‑making and job search strategies; serving as a point of contact between employers and students to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the work term; and supporting overall student learning and development to prepare them for success in their work terms and future careers. The Student Development Officer will further support the business development of the UTMCIP by monitoring industry trends; researching and evaluating potential employers for work‑integrated learning opportunities; fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers; responding to inquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate; reviewing and assessing feedback from employers; organizing and participating in student, faculty, and employer‑facing events; and promoting the program through social media and other channels. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self‑starter with impeccable organizational and planning skills and great enthusiasm for work‑integrated learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation.
• Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities.
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
• Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals.
• Promoting employer opportunities to students and encouraging them to submit applications.
• Gathering information on student performance from employers.
• Keeping well-informed on policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience providing direct support to students in an experiential learning environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of best practices in advising, career coaching, job search skills and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining employer or industry partnerships.
• Experience working with a range of eLearning authoring tools and learning management systems, such as Quercus (Canvas).
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Must have strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and email software, as well as an ability to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Familiarity with database management systems and ROSI.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and apply complex community and university policies and regulations.
• Ability to positively represent UTM in the community and to all members of the University community.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and appreciate and interact well with diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in a university environment in the area of co‑op and/or internship programs.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Efficient
• Motivated self‑learner
• Possess a positive attitude
• Team player

Please note that one continuing position is available.

Closing Date: 10/22/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. 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.

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].

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