Manager Advising and Academic Initiatives

The team

At FEAS (Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science) , we immerse ourselves in the economic, social and technological communities we serve. As they evolve, we shift to meet their needs, leveraging our strengths and generating novel solutions. It is our mission to be a leader in Canada, where highly skilled, adaptable students and researchers develop as people and professionals and work together for one purpose: to improve quality of life around the world. FEAS has more than 6000 undergraduate students enrolled in eleven programs; over 800 graduate students in 22 master's and eight doctoral programs; and over 150 faculty members.

The First-Year Engineering Office (FYEO) handles all academic and administrative matters associated with student's first year of engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. We are the ultimate first-year resource! Our mission is to help make the students transition from high school to university a smooth, pleasant, and successful one. To do this, we provide student-oriented services, including our extensive offering of orientation events that begin in the summer and run right into the fall term. We also offer customized first-year engineering support like tutoring, study groups, study halls, personalized study plans depending on your needs, and much more!

The Opportunity

Manager, Advising and Academic Initiatives, First-Year Engineering Office (FYEO) directly supervises the Student Advisor and student staff and will provide leadership with respect to the development and implementation of programs and initiatives ensuring academic excellence, alignment to accreditation requirements, program delivery, service quality, within the time, budget and the framework of the departments and FEAS office. The incumbent will also be tasked with supporting academic initiatives and special projects, to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery and support of high-quality student advising to first year engineering students. The incumbent

Responsibilities

Student Academic Advising

• Collaborates with the Program Director, a team of faculty, and other TMU professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate advising initiatives that support student access, academic progression, and success in the First-Year Engineering Program
• Provides accurate guidance on university academic policies, engineering curricula, course requirements, and academic progression, and supports students in
  developing individualized academic success plans.
• Monitors and analyzes students academic progress, identifies factors affecting their success, coordinates appropriate advising, referrals, and follow-up support.

Academic Initiatives

• Assists the Director FYEO in identifying the student learning needs, and coordinates with and provides leadership in the design and implementation of academically sound delivery systems of identified non-credit fundamental engineering science courses and bridging programs to optimize first-year student retention and enhanced student experience

Program Director Support

• Analyzes academic progression reports and provides summaries, updated reports and statistical information to the Program Director of First Year Engineering
• Supports the Director in the coordination of the program and course development processes, evaluation and implementation of new enrichment programs.
• Serves on the First-Year Success Committee (FYSC), and coordinates seminars, orientations, workshops and other activities that support first-year student success.

Partnerships Management

• Builds and maintains partnerships with other campus units to coordinate academic advising, student referrals, and student success initiatives across the advising portfolio.

Human Resource Management

• Hires, supervises, trains, coaches, and evaluates the Student Advisor(s), and student staff in FYEO assigned to the advising portfolio, and coordinates and supports volunteers. Establishes work priorities and service expectations, provides performance feedback, and manages staff performance to support consistent service delivery and student academic success.

FYEO Representation

• Represents the FYEO on University-wide and external committees and working groups, as assigned by the Director.
• Supports the FEAS Dean's Office and Admissions to prepare annual analyses of retention and academic performance.

Human Resource Management

• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates the Student Advisor(s), and volunteers in FYEO. Coaches and performance manages the advising staff to improve performance and student academic outcomes

Leadership Competencies

Leaders at TMU are required to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
• Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
• Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
• Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
• Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree
• Minimum 4 years' experience in an academic environment; engineering preferred
• Experience supervising, coaching, and supporting staff or student employees.
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with engineering curriculum advising or student advising and developing customized academic direction plans for students.
• Experience in research support and collection of statistical information
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and external partners.
• Strong numerical and financial analysis skills to support program planning, budget monitoring, and reporting.
• Sound judgement and conflict resolution skills including the ability to handle complex and sensitive student and staff matters.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness, sensitivity and commitment to inclusive advising and equitable student support.
• Knowledge of TMU's academic policies and practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of TMU Engineering curricula and requirements for academic promotion is an asset.
• Working knowledge of student-facing university systems such as MyServiceHub and D2L.

Additional Information (MAC)
Position Number 20004343 Reports To Director, First-Year Engineering Program Department First-Year Engineering Office, (FYEO), Dean's Office, Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science (FEAS) Employee Group MAC Vacancy Type
Term

This is a current vacancy
Work Location Hybrid Start Date ASAP End Date 1 year from start date Hours of Work 36.25 Grade C42 Salary Scale $70,488 - $112,535 Hiring Salary Range $70,488 - $91.492 Posting Date October 14, 2026 Application Close Date October 27, 2026

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, at the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.