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About us

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise - Here’s where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community.

Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity

The Rotman Full-Time MBA is Canada’s leading MBA program and has a proud history of pushing the boundaries of management education. With approximately 300 graduates each year, the Full-Time MBA team supports the country’s largest and most internationally diverse MBA program. The Full-Time MBA brings together a world-class research faculty with a core focus on incisive critical thinking, creativity and innovation, self development and leadership. The Full-Time MBA team is responsible for all aspects of the program from recruitment and admissions, financial aid, student engagement, registrarial services, and career services. The Office of Student Engagement supports students holistically in a range of activities/programs that include Student Life, Experiential Learning and International Experience. The primary role of the Assistant Director of Culture & Community is to manage the student experience of a section of students in the Full-Time MBA program (which includes academic advising, and all program supports leading to successful program matriculation). In this role, you will be part of an innovative, dynamic and collaborative team committed to delivering a transformational student experience.

The Rotman

Full-Time MBA helps talented professionals to push their limits, expand their creativity, and develop their leadership and decision-making skills to their career to the next level. The Office of Student Engagement supports these MBA students through offering a holistic range of activities designed to encourage personal and professional development that include Student Advising, Mental Health and Wellness and Student Engagement. The primary role of the Assistant Director of Culture & Community is to manage the student experience of a section of students in the Full-Time MBA program (which includes academic advising, and all program supports leading to successful program matriculation). In this role, you will be part of an innovative, dynamic and cooperative team committed to delivering a transformational student experience.

The Assistant





Director of Culture & Community is responsible for strengthening and supporting the student club ecosystem and supporting program-wide student events, including pre-program activities, Orientation, and other key student engagementinitiatives. They will work closely with all student clubs and the Graduate Business Council to support the planning and execution of academic, professional, and social club events that foster student engagement, community, and belonging. They will also support student leaders involved in clubs, student governance, and other student-led initiatives. Working alongside OSE staff, students, alumni this role will also help to activate events that build community, support aspects of the student club eco-system and assist students at key points along their journey at Rotman to ensure they can thrive in the MBA program.

Your responsibilities will include

Acting as the first point of contact for program-related enquiries

Advising students on program and/or course matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background

Probing for information from students to identify learning and performance needs

Developing student assessment plans to support student learning outcomes and competencies

Assessing and determining benchmarks and metrics for student success programming activities

Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance program objectives

Fostering positive relationships with campus community

Essential Qualifications

Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum five years working in student support services

Experience in Student academic advising

Event planning for virtual and in-person events for large and small groups (from 5 to 300)

Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Proficient in software such as MS Office suite, AirTable, Zoom and MS Teams with a keen interest in technology for student supports

Demonstrated experience with ROSI,CRM and other records management systems

Experience with communication software (Mail Chimp, Salesforce) or other e-communication tools

Experience managing a range of stakeholder groups including faculty, staff and students while balancing different needs and priorities

Assets (Nonessential)





Prior experience working with Graduate Business students and familiarity with the unique needs of international students in a global program

Experience supporting students with accommodation and accessibility needs and familiarity with different health and wellness resources To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable

Adaptable

Possess a positive attitude

Team player

Term contract ending September 2027.

Closing Date

09/18/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group:

USW Appointment Type : Budget - Term Schedule:

Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category:

Student Services

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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 seehttp://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 [email protected] .

📌 Assistant Director, Culture and Community (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Winnipeg