Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning (Toronto)

Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning (Toronto)

15 Oct
|
University of Toronto
|
Toronto

15 Oct

University of Toronto

Toronto

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Req ID: 50543

Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students

Department: Centre for Community Partnerships

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00051963

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the chance 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: Academic Success, Accessibility Services, Career Exploration &

- Education, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning, 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, Student Life 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 Director, Student Belonging & Engagement, the Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning (Lead Coordinator) oversees a team that is responsible for coordinating co-curricular community-engaged learning programs for students. In leading the Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning team, including strategic and annual planning, program and project development and evaluation,



the Lead Coordinator supervises the work of USW staff, as well as casual staff and work-study students.

The Lead

Coordinator is also responsible for developing, coordinating and evaluating their own suite of programs, services and resources for co-curricular community-engaged learning.

The Lead Coordinator identifies opportunities for community-engaged learning; explores student and community partner needs/interests; promotes opportunities to students, on-campus partners and community partners; coordinates program offerings; monitors progress and assesses student-learning outcomes.

The Lead

Coordinator is the main contact point for co-curricular collaborations units across the University and works closely with members of the Student Life staff, with academic and co-curricular partners in the University, and with partners in the wider Greater Toronto Area community.

The Lead

Coordinator works actively to promote a culture of community engagement at the University, devising programs that attend to access and inclusion and that are rooted in anti-oppressive and assets-based approaches to community engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing components of programs and initiatives that advance program objectives
- Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
- Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
- Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
- Developing learning outcomes for workshops and/or services
- Facilitating educational workshopsand seminars
- Developing outreach strategies that promote programs to students and the broader community
- Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five years in program development,



delivery and evaluation, including significant work experience in a non-profit organization. At least two years of supervisory experience.
- Advanced program planning and evaluation expertise including designing learning outcomes.
- Experience in volunteer recruitment, coordination, and orientation.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training for students or volunteers, including from anti-oppressive and assets-based foundations.
- Experience in programming for youth or post-secondary student populations.
- Demonstrated experience leading the management of large events.
- Experience working on cooperative initiatives with multiple partners, including community organizations.
- Experience planning and promoting events in a university setting.
- Computer skills: MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional relationship-building and stewardship skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of community-engaged learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of experiential learning strategies including but, not limited to, experiential program design, reflection and assessment.
- Able to work collaboratively and collegially.

To be successful in this role you will be:

- Diplomatic
- Motivated self-learner
- Proactive
- Resourceful
- Team player

NOTE: This position is 100% in person, on campus. Some weekend work with advance notice. Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. 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: [email protected]

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.

📌 Lead Coordinator, Co-curricular Community Engaged Learning (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto

Reply to this offer

Impress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.

Subscribe to this job alert:

Get the latest job offers by email for: lead coordinator, co-curricular community engaged learning (toronto) / toronto

Subscribe to this job alert:

Get the latest job offers by email for: lead coordinator, co-curricular community engaged learning (toronto) / toronto