MEng Recruitment/Admissions Coordinator & Professional Programs Advisor (Term)

Date Posted: 06/19/2025
Req ID: 43709
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046364

Description:

About us:

From the environment and human health to climate change and sustainable energy, the world is facing tremendous challenges. Our Department is one of the most research-intensive chemical engineering departments in North America with an outstanding international reputation for innovative research addressing urgent issues in sustainable energy / materials, water, health, finance, resource extraction and bioprocessing. Our Department is home to over 30 renowned faculty members and over 240 talented graduate students and researchers working on real-world problems with high impact. Their work has made significant contributions and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards.

If you’re a passionate and dedicated individual, our department offers opportunities with potential for growth and development!

Your opportunity:

Our leadership team provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability and teamwork. We believe in recognizing and valuing our employee’s contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Under the general direction of the Associate Chair, Continuing Professional Development, the incumbent provides support to the M.Eng program in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Science in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing the recruitment and admissions strategies for this program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary
• Providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines
• Analyzing statistical information to inform enrollment projections and planning
• Producing promotional and outreach materials
• Reviewing and assessing admissions applications
• Delivering student recruitment presentations

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum four years of related experience advising students within a post secondary environment
• Experience with graduate student advising in an academic environment
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking experience is required
• Excellent computer proficiency, including intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, Excel and Access). Excellent demonstrated knowledge of ROSI or similar student information system
• Excellent communication (oral and written skills)
• Excellent customer / client service skills, with proven ability to interact effectively with students and the public
• Ability to work independently with initiative, tact and good judgement
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and apply guidelines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and work with interruptions

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarity with the University's policies and procedures, particularly those pertaining to the School of Graduate Studies
• Knowledge and experience in student recruitment
• General knowledge of immigration and visa requirements, as well as knowledge of Universities internationally

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diligent
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Note: This is a term position ending in July 31, 2026.

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

Closing Date: 07/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Mikha Amparo

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.