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Events and Programming Specialist

Date Posted : 07 / 25 / 2025

Req ID : 44484

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Information

Department : Faculty of Information

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00057714

Description : About us :

The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is a research-led Faculty, educating the next generation of leaders in information scholarship and the information professions, both established and emerging. Our researchers and graduates are recognized for their innovation, experimentation, human-centred perspectives and commitment to community.

The Faculty, which will celebrate its centenary in 2028, has built on its heritage strengths in libraries, archives and museums to incorporate scientific and technological expertise from engineering, computer science, and other disciplines. At the same time, it has committed itself to applying social, political, and cultural perspectives from media arts, humanities, and social science to the study of information, technology, people and the relationships among them.

A top tier school, the Faculty of Information is consistently recognized globally for excellence in Library and Information Management by the QS World University rankings. The QS rankings include both Master’s and PhD level programs.

More background about the Faculty can be found on its website (ischool.utoronto.ca).

Your opportunity :

The Events and Programming Specialist shapes a wide range of events and continuing education (CE) programs in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. As part of the Office of the Dean, you will work closely with a service-oriented team that values initiative, sound judgement and follow-through. This is a highly autonomous role with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful programming, strategic initiatives, and build strong relationships across the Faculty and beyond.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Office of the Dean, the incumbent is responsible for leading the planning and execution of events and the full lifecycle of CE offerings, from setup and coordination through delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement. The role manages complex workflows involving internal teams, subject matter experts, instructors, vendors, and casual staff, while also monitoring program budgets and financial performance, and proposing pricing strategies based on market analysis. It plays a key role in developing promotional and course materials, maintaining program websites and microsites, implementing targeted outreach, and building a distinct audience.

NOTE : This position is required on site five (5) days per week and is ineligible for an alternative work arrangement.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options
• Planning and implementing workflow for a group
• Developing content for marketing and / or promotional materials
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Analyzing data
• Preparing financial summary reports

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Closing Date : 08 / 11 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

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 : Hospitality

Recruiter : Jasmin Olarte

NOTE : This position is required on site five (5) days per week and is ineligible for an alternative work arrangement

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca .

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