Student Development Officer in Mississauga

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.

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;
• Supporting overall student learning and development to prepare them for success in their work terms and future careers;
• 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;
• 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. The Student Development Officer will report to the Associate Director, Student Learning & Professional Development and work closely with the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement; the Associate Dean, Academic Experience; and other internal and external stakeholders. You will work as part of a team to ensure student success within the program and develop relationships with stakeholders within and outside the university, as well as external organizations within our local and international communities.