Director, Career Services

Job title:

Director, Career Services

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 10/28/2024
Req ID:40424
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Rotman Commerce Career Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About us:The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.Your opportunity:The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is a highly respected program within the business, financial and academic communities. Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,400 in-program undergraduate business students as well as over 18,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally.Under the general direction of the Managing Director, the Director, Career Services is a key member of the program’s senior management team contributing significantly to the establishment of Rotman Commerce’s strategic priorities and playing a key role in helping the program to realize its mission and vision. The Director develops strategies, programming, and services to ensure that Rotman Commerce is recognized as a top-level business program for talent and recruitment purposes and that it is recognized locally, domestically and internationally as a leader in student development, career education, and employer relations.The Director is responsible for new business development, employer relations, student programming and career education, and related marketing and communications. The Director manages all functions related to human resource management including organizational structure, assignment of work, as well as hiring, performance management and professional development of all career services staff. In addition, duties include budget management and development of operational plans as well as policy, procedure and program development.Essential Qualifications:I. EDUCATION:University degree, preferably an MBA degree or other graduate degree in a related field of study (e.g., human resources, employment relations, higher education).II. EXPERIENCE:Eight to ten years relevant work experience in senior level recruitment and career services management. Relevant experience includes: senior corporate recruitment, career services and consulting, executive search and career outplacement. Demonstrated skills and experience developing, managing and leading a team, preferably in a unionized environment. Knowledge of undergraduate business education and the Canadian business school environment required. Knowledge of student development theory is an asset.III. SKILLS:Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a strong emphasis on influencing skills; outstanding organizational ability, thorough knowledge and understanding of training and development skills, curricula/program design and delivery, presentation skills and an ability to relate well to the highly diverse and demanding communities of students and corporate partners. Outstanding customer service focus is essential. A deep understanding and pragmatic approach to career development and coaching coupled with an understanding and appreciation for corporate needs. Ability to work independently, set priorities and work schedules to meet deadlines; demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic environment. Tact, discretion, sensitivity to confidential matters. Able to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders. Strong computer skills; good knowledge of MS Office and an understanding of how to use databases effectively. Knowledge of/certification in a variety of career assessment tools. Proven success in leading a large team of professionals in a demanding environment.

IV. OTHER:Must be capable of relating to students, faculty and the business community in a professional manner and of positively representing Rotman Commerce at all times.Closing Date: 11/10/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 — Hiring Zone: $104,818 – $122,290 — Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 – $174,698
Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:53:27 GMT

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