Director, Student Belonging and Engagement

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, relational, and operational leadership for a portfolio advancing student belonging, engagement, and co-curricular learning.
• Manage a team of professional staff specializing in orientation, mentorship, leadership development, and multi-faith engagement.
• Oversee human resources, labour relations, and financial management, including budget preparation and compliance with collective agreements.
• Build partnerships across a decentralized institutional environment, including colleges, faculties, and community organizations.
• Implement evidence-informed programming and organizational changes to meet evolving student needs.
• Mitigate risk regarding on-campus and off-campus activities, including those managed by student organizations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in higher education, adult education, social work, public administration, community development, leadership, equity studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressively senior student affairs positions.
• Proven experience in the development, implementation, and assessment of student-facing programs and services.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting staff within a unionized or complex policy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in program assessment, qualitative and quantitative data translation, and strategic decision-making.
• Strong facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends during peak periods.

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Student Life division connects life to learning. We provide inclusive and accessible resources, support, and engagement opportunities that ensure every student can build experiences for a lifetime of success. We are committed to creating diverse, welcoming spaces that foster personal growth and identity development for all students.