Date Posted: 10/07/2025
Req ID: 45420
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Arts & Science Co-op Programs
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00044787

 

Description:

 

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. 

 

Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto Scarborough has been a leader in co-operative education and work integrated learning (WIL), for 50 years. Co-op and WIL give students an opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom, and to expand their knowledge through related work experience. The Department of Arts and Science Co-op is responsible for preparing over 4,000 undergraduate students from 58 academic areas to compete for paid co-op work term opportunities. The department is also responsible for engaging industry partners who provide these work terms. A coordinated effort among the stakeholders of student, employer, and university co-op programming contribute to the development of well qualified graduates who are prepared to assume a productive role in society. With a commitment to the equity, diversity and inclusion and the campus’ ‘Inclusive Excellence’ mission, the department works closely with academic departments and support services on campus and with employer and community partners to support students as they work to achieve their academic and co-op/integrated learning aspirations.

Reporting to the Team Lead, External Relations and Industry Partnerships in the Arts and Science Co-op department, the incumbent supports the team in identifying and developing strong partnerships with potential employers to assure high quality paid co-op work term opportunities for Arts and Science Co-op students at the University of Toronto Scarborough.


Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
• Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Promoting programming, student needs and interests to employers and industry contacts
• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Tracking the status of business development initiatives, activities and outcomes
• Updating and maintaining database records
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the areas of outreach, sales, business development and external relations.
• Experience with process coordination.
• Experience in market research and analysis, identification of target markets as well relationship development.
• Knowledge of the career services industry and experience within a co-operative education environment.
• Demonstrated experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a strong emphasis on influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and comfortable conducting cold calls.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

 

• Accountable
• Diligent
• Efficient
• Organized
• Persuasive
• Resourceful

 

NOTE:

 

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

 

 

Closing Date: 10/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
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: Administrative / Managerial

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.