Date Posted: 10/28/2025
Req ID: 45767
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Ofc of the Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.
Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.
This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement and as part of the Experiential Education Unit (EEU), the Manager, Experiential Education acts as a University of Toronto Mississauga – campus wide resource for matters pertaining to student placements on and off- campus. Specifically, the Manager will be the primary contact for inquiries and advice pertaining to policies and procedures related to student placements. The incumbent is responsible for planning and overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of employer/partner engagement with the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean. The Manager works collaboratively with various campus partners at UTM in the development of campus strategies, annual plans and priorities aimed at increasing community partner and employer recruitment as well as outreach activities. The Manager will seek opportunities for integrative programming with other departments in the Division as well as across the University. Responsibility for the communications to, and training of staff on campus regarding the policies and procedures pertaining to student placements rest with this role. The Manager will also make recommendations on modifications to business processes in the Experiential Education Unit, Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, UTM, related to student placements and will lead the Experiential Learning Officers (ELO) in the integration of student interests, abilities, experiences and values in work integrated learning development goals, contribute to the exploration and, values orientation, career interests, and understand their connection to the community.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
University degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years management experience preferably within experiential education or business environment managing/supervising unionized teams. Experience in developing experiential and student self-directed career learning opportunities. Experience in policy review, policy interpretation, and review of legal documentation. Experience in the design and development of tracking and monitoring systems for large volumes of documentation. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning. Knowledge in program development and assessment/evaluation strategies. Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy and communication skills. Ability to make complex, independent decisions. Strong ability to lead, motivate and set high performance standards for self and others. Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovative thinking.
SKILLS:
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Access) and working within a Sharepoint environment. Proficiency in use of Adobe Acrobat suite. Excellent management and leadership skills, ability to mentor, and the ability to effectively lead. Expertise in educational program and project planning, management and evaluation, with a focus on effective resource allocation and sustainability. Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, with a proactive solutions focus. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills to large and small audiences. Research, analytical and reporting skills related to current industry trends and best practices.
OTHER:
Must have a strong understanding of the academic environment and a commitment to student development. Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with individuals at all levels and build sustainable relationships. Ability to develop programs that enhance the student experience at the post-secondary level. Strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of people. Attention to detail. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. Must have initiative; diplomacy and tact; ability to effectively deal with a variety of tasks and strict deadlines; ability to frequently adjust priorities. Superior interpersonal skills. Superior analytical and organizational skills. Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and team members to achieve common goals and complete projects. Demonstrated judgment, tact, discretion and ability to handle complex matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Must have demonstrated strengths motivating and leading staff, and working as a team player with the capacity to handle a challenging workload in a calm, professional and proactive manner.
***Please note, there is one position available for a 14-month term. ***
Closing Date: 11/05/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term - 14 months
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
