Indigenous Student Life Coordinator

Date Posted: 02/10/2026
Req : 46880
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Indigenous Student Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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:
Academic Success, Accessibility Services,Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Community Partnerships, 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, and the specificities of this role, we encourage individuals from Indigenous communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Indigenous Student Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and/or coordination of activities that encourage student development. To achieve this, the Indigenous Student Life Coordinator, working with other offices at the Indigenous Student Services/First Nations House (e.g. Elders in Residence) will assist in the organization of programming that supports personal, leadership and spiritual growth for students.

In addition, the Indigenous Student Life Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the promotion of First Nations House within the institution (e.g. student fairs, orientations, divisional activities); and support the Indigenous Recruitment Officer in the implementation of coordinating outreach activities at the University (e.g. Summer Mentorship Program, Jr. Deep, SOAR). The Indigenous Student Life Coordinator is also responsible for the coordination of annual department events (e.g. Indigenous Education Week, Fall Gathering potluck).

The incumbent will refer students to the appropriate resources upon request; develop and maintain avolunteer list; and as necessary, develop and maintain student records.

The incumbent will be responsible for all communications for the department, including but not limited to the maintaining the departmental website and listserv; oversee departmental social media outlets, development of promotional material (print and digital) and interacting with the appropriate communication network within the university (e.g. Strategic Communications, Student Life).

The Indigenous Student Life Coordinator oversees work-study students, either directly supervising or supporting student staff; is the liaison to the Indigenous Students’ Association and other student bodies.

Your responsibilities will include: