Black Youth Visionary Program Coordinator - Limited Term

Black Youth Visionary Program Coordinator - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req1394

Faculty/Department: Office of the Provost

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term 1 year

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 8 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $69,288

Posting Date: November 13, 2024

Closing Date: November 27, 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Black Youth Visionary Program Coordinator will support the development, implementation, and administration of the Black Youth Visionary Program, which seeks to engage Black youth in post-secondary education by increasing awareness and engagement in wrap-around supports at Ontario Tech University. The coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including event planning, outreach, and participant engagement, focusing on youth in Grades 6 to 12 and post-secondary students.

This position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the program's success and will contribute to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student success and community engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engagement and Outreach:

• Assist with outreach efforts to recruit and engage Black-identifying youth
• Collaborate with the Manager and campus partners to develop promotional materials
• Organize, develop content, and deliver outreach activities
• Create and maintain spaces that foster a sense of belonging and community among Black students, including events, discussion forums, and networking opportunities.

Program Coordination and Administration:

• Liase with participants, program partners, and community members to ensure program success and growth
• Support planning, coordination and execution of program events and activities
• Coordinate and manage communication with program participants, campus partners and external stakeholders
• Maintain participant records and program impact and outcome reports
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops for student positions
• Assist in the recruitment, selection and training of work study students and volunteers, coordinating day-to-day workflow.

Event Planning and Logistics:

• Oversee event logistics, including scheduling, participant registration, volunteers and venue arrangements
• Collaborate with external partners to meet program objectives and secure event resources
• Develop assessment strategies and reports for program improvement

Administrative Support:

• Develop and manage records, data and reports for all related programs, participant demographics and events
• Support budget and financial administration of the program
• Maintain program’s online presence by providing content for social media.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong event planning and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in Black communities.

Required Education:

• Completion of a university program consisting of four academic years, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field preferred

Required Experience:

• Over 1 year and including 3 years
• Has lived experience as a Black person and has a strong connection with Black communities
• Related experience working in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or community engagement is an asset

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by Black youth and their communities, with experience working in or with Black communities being highly valued.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, accessibility, intersectionality, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion, particularly as relates to education
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of systemic barriers and experiences of members of equity-deserving groups
• Working knowledge of community outreach and student recruitment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website https://ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/6/2025

Expected End Date: 12/31/2025