University of Toronto

New Student Programmer (Term)

University of Toronto$72K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum three years of event planning experience, especially in a post-secondary environment
  • Experience with student-focused events involving multiple stakeholders
  • Strong oral and written communication, as well as public speaking skills
  • Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities
  • Knowledge of anti-oppression/equity practices
  • Experience in digital engagement tools and administrative software

Responsibilities

  • Determine logistical details and activities for events
  • Liaise with stakeholders for space and resource needs
  • Foster relationships with diverse internal and external contacts
  • Conduct post-event evaluations and make recommendations
  • Train and coach student-staff and student leaders

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Exposure to university community engagement
  • Collaboration with diverse teams of professionals and student leaders
  • Potential for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 06/18/2026
Req ID: 48660
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Ctr Std Engagemt
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Your opportunity:

The Centre for Student Engagement at the University of Toronto Mississauga is committed to creating inclusive learning environments to cultivate holistic student development. Built through meaningful collaboration and informed by research and assessment our campus & community-based programs, services and resources promote access to post-secondary education, support transition into and retention through university and encourages student engagement and community-engaged learning. With over 90 opportunities led by 140 student leaders and professional staff, the Centre for Student Engagement believes that student involvement is a powerful tool to support an individual's navigation of the post-secondary environment and to feel empowered to contribute and make an impact within their community.

The New Student Programmer supported by the Supervisor, Pre-Arrival Engagement willbe responsible for the delivery of co-curricular events focused on academic support and engagement on campus for new-to-UTM students. The main responsibilities of this portfolio include programming for UTM Orientation, off-campus students, and faculty engagement. Additionally, this portfolio will support additional outreach events and immersive opportunities to build a culture of engagement and academic support for UTM students.

Please note this Term role ends April 30, 2027.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires four (4) days per week on site.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
  • Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirements
  • Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
  • Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
  • Training and coaching CSE student-staff and student leaders

Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree required or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years of experience in related event planning and execution, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing student focused events with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills and public speaking skills.
  • Strong administrative skills, including word processing, data analysis, desktop publishing and experiencewith databases.
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills are required.
  • Experience designing surveys, interviews and other research tools for program evaluation.
  • Knowledge of anti-oppression/equity practices are required.
  • Experience with digital engagement resources, databases and other administrative tools.


Assets (Nonessential):
  • Demonstrated knowledge of customer service and information communication standards of practice in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
  • Thorough knowledge of the University's procedures as they relate to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA) and management of confidential studentinformation.


To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Adaptable
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Resourceful
  • Team player

Closing Date: 06/26/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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