Queer Student Coordinator

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DETAILS

Organization Scarborough Campus Students' Union (SCSU)

Hours 10 - 12 hours per week

Duration August 2025 - Apr 30, 2025

Renumeration $20.00/hour

Positions Available One (1)

Restrictions Please note that this is not a University of Toronto Staff position and that applicants who identify themselves as part of the queer and / or trans student communities.

The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is the not-for-profit organization that represents all Full-Time and Part-Time Undergraduate Students at the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) and provides to its members a broad range of advocacy work, services, and events. The Student Centre is operated by SCSU and serves as the central hub of student life and services in the UTSC community. We are in search of dedicated efficient employees to work at the SCSU Food Centre, one of SCSU’s equity service centres. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The SCSU is your elected student body, representing all 14,000 students at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In alignment with SCSU’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, this position of Queer Student Coordinator was created in response to the growing need in our community to develop programming and advocacy for our Queer and Trans student communities. 

  • Must complete a minimum of six (6) office hours a week and a maximum of 12.

  • Attend mandatory weekly individual or group meetings with the VP Equity Team

  • Work with the VP Equity to develop monthly programming for our Queer and Trans student communities 

  • Work on Queer student community centred programming for SCSU’s annual Xpressions Against Oppression Week 

  • Assist the VP Equity in the developing, conducting and updating Anti-Oppression and Consent trainings 

  • Assist the VP Equity in the development of SCSU statements regarding social and political issues that impact the safety and well-being of our Queer, Trans and Disabled student communities 

  • Provide educational resource materials to individuals and group on LGBTQ2S+ and

  • Work with existing 2SLGBTQIA+ student communities on campus (eg. SC:Out and the Women and Trans Centre)

  • Sit on the Trans Well-Being Grant Committee meetings 

  • ​​Lead, encourage, and work cooperatively with University departments, faculty, staff, and students to improve recruitment and retention of LGBTQ2S+ students.

  • Is responsible for reporting all accomplishments and hours of work to the VP Equity and Equity Services and Policy Coordinator  on a bi-weekly basis, with all projects and work assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Must demonstrate a knowledge of current issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ student communities face

  • Knowledge about the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union including, but not limited to their services, events and campaigns.

  • Must possess a professional and diligent work ethic with University of Toronto Scarborough students and staff

  • Ability to work within a team and independently.

  • Highly organized and able to multitask.

  • Detail oriented and solution focused.

  • Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.

DESIRED ATTITUDES

  • Commitment to working for and with low-income people, diverse cultural groups and to the principles of anti-oppression, diversity and social justice work;

  • Understand the dynamics of working in a team environment and with volunteers to build a strong cohesive team;

  • Commitment to providing a high standard of client service and an atmosphere of respect and dignity in all aspects of the work;

  • Strong ability to problem-solve; prioritize and manage conflicting needs and deadlines;

  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to challenging situations;

  • Organized and detail-oriented, able to multitask and prioritize in order to meet targets and timelines;

  • Creative in visioning and systematic in the execution of programs, with a commitment to follow-through.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT

  • Clear and defined goals and objectives.

  • A fast-paced and rapidly growing organization.

  • A professionally managed results-oriented team atmosphere.

  • A flexible work environment that is sensitive to the needs of students.

Please Note: The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is an independently incorporated organization working within the University of Toronto community. This position is NOT a University of Toronto staff position.

Member of the Canadian Federation of Students, Local 99

How to apply for this position: Interested candidates should submit their résumé and cover letter to applications@scsu.ca by 11:59 pm on August 20, 2025 with the subject line: SCSU Queer Student Coordinator 2025.

All applications should be received via e-mail, incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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