Senior Strategist, Program Expansion & Integration

Responsibilities

• Lead consultation and strategic planning processes for the flagship Sustainability Pathways program with senior and divisional leaders
• Drive institution-wide efforts to accelerate the integration and growth of co-curricular and curricular sustainability programming
• Design and facilitate sessions with senior leaders to develop actionable recommendations for program expansion
• Deliver compelling presentations to institutional stakeholders to establish cooperative relationships and cultivate support
• Assess integration needs across different divisions and units to provide targeted curricular and programmatic interventions
• Manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives and special projects with significant institutional impact
• Create and implement reporting processes to monitor the implementation of strategic plans
• Serve as an authoritative resource for stakeholders seeking development and design advice

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (sustainability, education, project, or change management preferred)
• 8-10 years of experience in progressively senior roles, preferably within a large university or distributed organization
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and delivering institutional or programmatic strategies
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-divisional partnerships and advise senior executive leaders
• Experience in curriculum development and design within a university environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Power BI
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and public speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with academic programming enterprise systems (e.g., ROSI)
• Experience in change management and pedagogical innovation
• Knowledge of U of T divisional structures and academic governance

About the Company

The University of Toronto’s President’s Advisory Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS) works to accelerate the university’s efforts to promote sustainability in teaching, research, and operational innovation across all three campuses.