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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Associate Director, Office of Student Engagement Date Posted: 03/18/2026 Req ID: 47369 Faculty/Division: School of Management Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canadas 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 - Heres 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. Reporting to the Director, Office of Student Engagement the Associate Director, Office of Student Engagement, plays a key managerial role in the achievement of overall Rotman Full Time and Morning and Evening MBA program goals. The Associate Director supports overall direction on student engagement and academic advising for MBA students. The incumbent will be expected to play a lead role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of student engagement activities and academic advising support including strategic objectives, best practice processes, service promotion, performance indicators, analysis and development. The Associate Director will also lead the design and delivery of dynamic and high impact services, resources, and events for all MBA students with an emphasis on proactive and inclusive interventions that support the current student experience. The Associate Director will develop strong working relationships with academic and cocurricular partners at the Rotman School of Management to ensure the delivery and evaluation of student engagement initiatives and academic advising support to students. They will also assist the Director with the development of the Office of Student Engagement strategy, annual plans and reports, operation, and administration. The Associate Director builds, leads and assumes responsibility for human resources and labour relations for their direct reports, including dispute resolution and compliance of collective agreements, including the strategic development and delivery of academic advising services. As a member of the leadership team in the Office of Student Engagement, the Associate Director must demonstrate a commitment to Rotmans values of diversity, excellence, integrity, and respect and ensure all students can thrive at Rotman. Qualifications Education An MBA or a related discipline is required or any equivalent combination of graduate-level education and experience. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience developing, managing, and evaluating student/client-focused programs, resources, events and services ideally in an educational environment across diverse populations. At least 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment, required. Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution. Proven experience developing, managing, and evaluating student/client-focused programs, services, and resources, including extensive program planning, with a focus on effective resource allocation and sustainability. Experience working with equitydeserving students, with a focus on intersectionality, and experience collaboratively developing programs, services, and resources to address their needs from an assetbased perspective. Experience managing projects in a complex environment, and that centre principles of equity and care. Experience building and/or scaling up complex programs that required working with multiple constituent groups (e.g., students, faculty, administrators, other educational institutions, employers, and community organizations, etc.). Skills Strong organizational and problemsolving skills, followthrough, management of multiple projects and attention to detail with proactive solutions focus. Strong networking and relationship management skills. Ability to collaborate with campus and community partners, and external partners. Advanced technology skills in data management & analysis, assessment & evaluation, and reporting. Excellent management and leadership skills, ability to mentor, ability to effectively lead and manage change, build strategic plans, and lead teams towards a strategic vision. Fosters a studentfocused team environment of high performance, trust, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Strong client relationship building skills, workshop development and group facilitation skills. Expertise in educational program design and project planning, management, and assessment and evaluation, with a focus on effective resource allocation and sustainability. Superior oral and written communications skills including sound presentation, public speaking, workshop development and facilitation skills. Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problemsolving, conflict resolution, group planning, and shared decisionmaking processes. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with commitment to the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment. Must be proficient with technology such as Salesforce (e.g. Student Success Portal), Welldeveloped computer skills in wordprocessing, spreadsheet applications and presentation software (PowerPoint, etc.). Other Demonstrated investment in creating equity, equitable access, and inclusive engagement, including the ability to collaborate with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) and disabilityaccessible student and campus partners. Strong ability to think analytically and strategically in a highly collaborative working environment; fostering productive working relationships is essential. Maintain expertise on current developments in higher education, making recommendations based on best practices and research. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student development and learning. Ability to form strong advising, mentoring, and working relationships with students of diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of the intersection of student development, identity, and mental health. A consummate professional, with demonstrated integrity, professional maturity, judgment, tact, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills. Must be flexible and adaptable with a high level of initiative and results orientation, and the ability to foster that expectation in others. 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. Maintains a strong commitment to continuous professional learning and development. Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion access, and reconciliation. Closing Date: 03/26/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea: PM Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985 Job Category: Student Services Diversity Statement The 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. West 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 http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The 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 [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr