Indigenous Student Life Coordinator

Description:

About us:

Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services, supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals. We engage students throughout their learning and development with the following units: Accessibility Services, Career Exploration & Education, Centre for Learning Strategy Support, Clubs & Leadership Development, Indigenous Student Services, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Multi-faith Centre, Orientation, Student Success, Transition & Engagement and TCard Services. Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students' diversity.

In support of U of T’s vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students. We are committed to embedding these principles into all the work we do, reducing barriers so that students from all backgrounds and lived experiences can feel a sense of belonging in the communities they find here.

To align with our strategic priorities, and the specificities of this role, we encourage individuals from Indigenous communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Indigenous Student Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and/or coordination of activities that encourage student development. To achieve this, the Indigenous Student Life Coordinator, working with other offices at the Indigenous Student Services/First Nations House (e.g. Elders in Residence) will assist in the organization of programming that supports personal, leadership and spiritual growth for students. In addition, the Indigenous Student Life Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the promotion of First Nations House within the institution (e.g. studentfairs, orientations, divisional activities); and support the Indigenous Recruitment Officer in the implementation of coordinating outreach activities at the University (e.g. Summer Mentorship Program, Jr. Deep, SOAR). The Indigenous Student Life Coordinator is also responsible for the coordination of annual department events (e.g. Indigenous Education Week, Fall Gathering potluck). The incumbent will refer students to the appropriate resources upon request; develop and maintain a volunteer list; and as necessary, develop and maintain student records.

The incumbent will be responsible for all communications for the department, including but not limited to the maintaining the departmental website and listserv; oversee departmental social media outlets, development of promotional material (print and digital) and interacting with the appropriate communication network within the university (e.g. Strategic Communications, Student Life).

The Indigenous Student Life Coordinator oversees work-study students, either directly supervising or supporting student staff; is the liaison to the Indigenous Students’ Association and other student bodies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting detailed analysis on program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
• Promoting experiential learning opportunities
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years related experience working with Indigenous communities/agencies and peoples in a community and/or life skills development role.
• Minimum two years in a student life programming role preferably in a post-secondary setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create, compose, edit written materials.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent program development and implementation skills and excellent relationship building skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, web software (e.g. Dreamweaver) and design software (e.g. Creative Suite). A good degree of social media experience is required.
• Tact and diplomacy; ability to work in a team environment; build partnerships and collaborate across the University.
• Strong knowledge of the diverse Indigenous traditions, values and cultural protocols; along with an understanding of services and resources available in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Knowledge of educational issues/barriers (e.g. educational history, funding access) and wider community concerns (i.e. housing, family concerns, economic).

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience making effective referrals.
• Aptitude in an Indigenous language.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Divisional HR Office Email: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.