Date Posted: 09/05/2023
Req ID:33772
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Multi Faith Programs
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Reporting to the Director, Student Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for the development, oversight and management of all programs and activities connected with the Multi Faith Centre (MFC), developing a co-curricular framework within which religious pluralism and diversity can be discussed, debated, explored and understood. Working with the equity offices and student life staff, with members of campus organizations and multi-faith working groups, with the campus chaplains’ association and interested faculty members, the Associate Director plans, develops, implements and assesses all aspects of the Centre’s programs.

The Associate Director’s primary focus is on programming for the St George campus while acting as a resource for partners at UTM and UTSC.

The Associate Director is part of a team that is responsible for coordinating programs, services and resources to engage students and support the overall well-being of the St George campus community. In that sense, the Associate Director will work closely with partners across institutional boundaries to coordinate program and service delivery to ensure maximum impact for students.

The Associate Director is responsible for setting a strategic direction for the Multi Faith Centre and aligning all human and financial resources in order to advance that strategy. The Associate Director is responsible for developing a budget to support the Centre’s activities and programs, and overseeing expenditures according to University policy. The Associate Director works with a broad network of advisors and collaborators across campus and in the external community, ensuring the Centre’s programs are relevant and aligned with the University’s educational mission, as well as meeting the University community’s need for devotional space.

The Associate Director determines new programming initiatives, initiates and implements organizational changes as required, and prepares and manages the overall budget for the portfolio.

The Associate Director is an important resource for the wider University community in the areas of religious freedom, spiritual practice and interfaith co-curricular programming.

As a leader and a mentor, the Associate Director will work synergistically with staff and faculty within the Division and throughout the University, manage a staff of high-caliber professionals and assume overall responsibility for human resources, labour relations and financial management including dispute resolution and compliance with collective agreements.

Essential Qualifications:

(MINIMUM)

EDUCATION:

Graduate degree in religious studies, theology, pastoral studies, anthropology, philosophy, student development and learning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Evidence of scholarship in some area of professional work, and of engagement with relevant professional associations.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years’ experience in progressively senior management positions within a student affairs division, a faith or interfaith organization or a community development organization.

Minimum five years demonstrated experience planning and implementing programs related to understanding religious diversity, with a focus on the development of student learning and student engagement.

Demonstrated applied experience working with diverse religious communities not limited to eastern and western traditions. Experience working in contexts that engage religious pluralism, and spirituality more broadly.

Experience managing staff in a unionized environment, including a history of effectively coaching and mentoring unionized employees.

The ability to create an inclusive environment that reflects equity and diversity at all levels.

Successful candidate should possess an awareness of religious identities and their intersection with social identities; skills in and commitment to multi-faith dialogue and diversity & inclusion, not only in spiritual traditions but also in gender, race, culture, class, ability, and sexuality.

Experience working with an interfaith lens with an understanding of the history of harm sometimes associated with some religions, religious institutions and educational institutions, in particular with Canada’s history of settler colonialism and Residential Schools.

SKILLS:

Relationship and partner (internal and external) development. Demonstrated success in initiating and building relationships with a diverse set of constituents, including students, faculty, donors, grantor organizations, community members, and faith leaders. Knowledge of student development theories and other related theories. Highly developed leadership and communication skills (verbal and written); strong customer service skills, strong diplomacy skills. Excellent program design abilities with skills in the area of coaching others in this area. Demonstrated proactive approach to program implementation and problem solving. Strong research skills and evidence-based outcome assessment experience. Demonstrated ability and tact in working with senior administrators and community organizations, effective team player. Ability to work across cultural and language differences. Strong-keyboarding skills, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and relevant collaborative online platforms (i.e. Teams, Sharepoint, Zoom). Demonstrated success in strategic planning, and in the creation, administration and assessment of programs aimed at increasing understanding of religious diversity. Strong research skills and evidence-based outcome assessment experience. Ability to deal effectively with sensitive issues in an extremely diverse student population. Lead others by maintaining a professional demeanor, approaching others in a tactful manner, reacting well under pressure, treating others with respect, accepting responsibility for one's own actions, and following through on commitments. Demonstrate adaptability by adapting to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands and exhibiting the ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

OTHER:

Ability to prioritize work, ability to deal with multiple demands with time-sensitive pressure, ability to work under constant pressure and stress; proven ability to exercise sound judgment, proven ability to deal with matters of extreme sensitivity and confidentiality. Demonstrated commitment to optimization of work efficiency and rationalization of procedures. Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed essential.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline

Closing Date: 09/28/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time Some evenings and weekends required.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $94,278 - $109,993 -- Broadband Salary Range: $94,278 - $157,131
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial