Coordinator, Student Programs & Access; TERM

Date Posted: 02/09/2026
Req : 46742
Faculty/Division: Woodsworth College
Department: Woodsworth College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Founded in 1974, Woodsworth College has become a thriving community of more than 5,500 students. We celebrate excellence in a collegial setting and commit to promoting accessibility and equity. Our mission is to provide the best educational experience for a diverse student body, which includes a large number of part-time and non-traditional students. In addition to being a locus of student life, we sponsor a varietyof academic programs.


Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the incumbent will innovate, plan, execute and evaluate co-curricular programs (such as orientation planning and transitional workshops) with a focus on access and diversity for the Woodsworth College's student community. The incumbent will also provide direct supports to international students and students in non-traditional pathways, such as Diploma to Degree, Academic Bridging (both full and part time), Morneau McCain Scholarship students, as well as developing new initiatives which allow prospective students to see themselves at Woodsworth College and the University of Toronto.

This is an 18-month term opportunity covering maternity and parental leaves.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities to support all Woodsworth students.
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting needs assessments and research to recommend, develop, promote and facilitate experiential learning opportunities/workshops for Woodsworth students and potential students, in particular underrepresented groups on campus.
• Keeping well-informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion; integrating these into day to day work, as well as all projects and initiatives.
• Advising students on co-curricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
• Training and coaching student life staff, student leaders and student volunteers.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Education or Student Affairs) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of recent and related experience with academic program coordination at a university setting with a minimum of two years of experience in building partnerships and developing programs for domestic and international students at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated experience in working with high school students and counselling them in career choices.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating and evaluating specialty programming designed to support diverse communities and understanding of student issues at the post-secondary level.
• Experience in conducting needs analysis, researching and developing programs that enhance student experience
• Proven ability in student advising and coaching.
• Experience managing difficult conversations and dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience interpreting and applying University of Toronto…