Student Life Coordinator, Mindfulness, Wellbeing and Contemplative Practice

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Student Life Coordinator focused on mindfulness, wellbeing, and contemplative practice. The ideal candidate will integrate wellness into holistic student programs, develop co-curricular opportunities, and foster collaborative relationships to enhance student engagement. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, relevant program delivery experience, and expertise in yoga and meditation. This term position emphasizes inclusivity and diversity among applicants, aligning with the university's mission.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum four years related experience in program development.
• Experience in university student volunteer recruitment.
• Formal training in yoga and meditation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement program components.
• Facilitate educational workshops.
• Provide support to individuals in distress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Student Life Coordinator, Mindfulness, Wellbeing and Contemplative Practice

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Date Posted:12/22/2025
Req ID: 46501
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Multi Faith Programs
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00050710

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: Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Community Partnerships, Centre for Learning Strategy Support, 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, StudentLife 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 Associate Director, Multi-Faith Centre, and working with other members of the Multi-Faith Centre team, the Student Life Coordinator Mindfulness, Wellbeing and Contemplative Practice is responsible for integrating meaning-making, purpose, identity and spiritual wellbeing into wellness and contemplative programs to support holistic student development, as it intersects with culture, and diverse worldviews; developing curricular and co-curricular opportunities that explore eco-spirituality, land-based reflection, and Indigenous-informed approaches aligned with Truth & Reconciliation commitments; designing and facilitating grief-informed programming that incorporates contemplative and embodied movement practices to support emotional processing and holistic wellbeing; fostering collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, including faculties and campus units to integrate contemplative, holistic and intersectional approaches into student wellbeing and self-discovery initiatives, in and out of the classroom; offering guidance to students exploring questions of identity, purpose, values and meaning, and connecting them to appropriate spiritual, reflective or personal development resources; and highlighting opportunities for students to engage in purpose-driven, reflective, and values-based programming across the Multi-Faith Centre.

The Student Life Coordinator Mindfulness, Wellbeing and Contemplative Practice collaborates with the academic and co-curricular divisions of the University and with student organizations to ensure quality programming. Working with other Student Life staff, the incumbent ensures that all students involved have appropriate opportunities for skill building, dialogue, reflection and integration of learning. The Coordinator works actively to promote a culture of inclusion that includes religious pluralism at the University, devising programs that reflect the University’s values of respect for cultural difference, and inclusion of diverse views.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students
• Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
• Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years related experience in program development and delivery, in an interfaith or combination of interfaith and university settings.
• Formal training and/or education in yoga and meditation, and at least one of the following areas: student development, student leadership development, higher education, Student Affairs, and adult education.
• Experience in university student volunteer recruitment, coordination and orientation.
• Event management; program planning, implementation and evaluation; student leadership and student organization development experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, effective problem solving skills.
• Good communication, presentation, facilitation, training, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of student development and other related theories.
• Familiar with interfaith and spirituality practices, including but not limited to discussions across difference, reflection and assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the University of Toronto.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Multi-tasker
• Resourceful
• Team player

NOTE: This is a term contract, in-person role for approximately 7 months, 5 days a week, with some evenings required.

Closing Date: 01/09/2026, 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: Student Services
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

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].