Special Groups and Customized Programs Coordinator (Term)
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 81,312-103,986 / year
Special Groups and Customized Programs Coordinator (Term)
Date Posted: 07/31/2026
Req ID: 49682
Faculty/Division: School of Continuing Studies
Department: Sch of Continuing Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) offers an extensive roster of over 850 courses, over 40 program areas, and more than 125 certificates across a broad range of fields that help learners succeed in their careers, satisfy their curiosities, fulfill their passions, and live their best lives. Courses are delivered by our team of 800 + instructors, all of whom are industry or subject matter experts who are passionate about teaching and learning.
Complementing our academic offerings are our English Language Program and Comparative Education Service for learners seeking to have international credentials assessed in Canada.
Your opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean, International and Specialized Programs, the Special Groups and Customized Programs Coordinator supports the delivery of specialized and customized English language programs for international and local participants. Working closely with the Assistant Dean, affiliates, and the Academic Director, the Coordinator prepares and administers contracts and agreements ensuring compliance with University standards and guidelines. The role is responsible for supporting program operations, monitoring expenditures, reviewing invoices for accuracy, maintaining program records, and providing presentations and information sessions to support program promotion and engagement. The Coordinator also serves as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders and contributing to the effective delivery of programs and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
- Preparing contracts using templates
- Ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines
- Analyzing, monitoring and reporting on supplier performance based on contracted agreements and strategic objectives
- Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
- Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
- Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
- Verifying the accuracy of invoices
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with international affiliates such as: educational institutions, agents, sponsors; preparing programming contracts using established templates; ensuring contracts and agreements comply with organizational policies, standards, and guidelines; and analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on agent affiliate performance.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience planning and implementing educational, curricular, co-curricular, or other learner-focused programs and activities; delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities, and initiatives; monitoring accounts, budgets, and expenditures for projects and programs and experience reviewing and verifying invoices and related financial documentation for accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with international learners, affiliates, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in the administration of contracts, financial records, and invoices.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to monitor performance, evaluate information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the successful delivery of programs and services
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and program-related documentation.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Approachable
- Communicator
- Diligent
- Organized
- Proactive
- Resourceful
- Team player
Closing Date: 08/11/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Term End Date: One year from date of hire
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.
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. 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 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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