Student Leadership Opportunities

Job Description

The Orientation Student Co-Chair will be selected in December 2022. The successful candidate will begin work in January 2024 and develop the Orientation program along with the Campus Life Coordinator (CLC).  These duties include attending conferences and organizational meetings before the summer, co-chairing the Victoria College Orientation Steering Committee, and selecting an Executive Committee and Orientation Leaders. Following the end of the winter semester, the Student Co-Chair is responsible, with the Executive Committee, for developing and implementing the Orientation Program throughout the summer. They are expected to be present and accessible on campus on a daily basis for all Orientation planning purposes, inquiries, meetings, etc. The Student Co-Chair, working in conjunction with the CLC, is responsible for overseeing the planning and organization of all Orientation Week activities at Victoria College.  

Applications Open
Monday, November 6, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, December 1, 2023

Selection by
December 2023

Term
January - December

Training
May

Commitment
Part-time commitment from January - April (5-10 hours per week).
Full-time commitment from May - September Orientation Week (40+ hours per week)
Part-time commitment from Orientation - December (five or fewer hours per week)

Remuneration
During the summer months (May through August), the Student Co-Chair is provided an honorarium of $8,000. They are expected to hold regular office hours in the Orientation Co-Chair Office, facilitate meetings, and plan throughout the summer. This is a full-time summer opportunity and is expected to be the sole and primary commitment of the student beyond academics.

Contact
Ali Kehl - Campus Life Coordinator - ali.kehl@utoronto.ca

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Job Description
The Orientation Executive members make up a committee that works through the summer to create one of the largest Vic events of the year: Orientation. Orientation Executives meet regularly throughout the summer to plan every aspect of Orientation Week.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, February 2, 2024

Selection by
Friday, February 16, 2024

Term
February - October

Training
May

Commitment
Part-time commitment from April to October (5 - 15 hours per week) plus two final weeks of summer with 40+ hours of work.

Remuneration
$450.00 (August - October)

Contact
Ali Kehl - Campus Life Coordinator - ali.kehl@utoronto.ca

APPLY HERE BY FEB 2, 2024

Job Description
The Orientation Leaders help the Orientation Co-Chairs and Executive Team execute all events, initiatives, and programming during Orientation Week. They support the incoming class as they move onto campus, meet their peers, and become acquainted with their new home.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, March 1, 2024

Selection by
Friday, March 29, 2024

Term
March - September

Training
August

Commitment
Seven-day commitment during Orientation Week (typically from 7 a.m. - 2 a.m.).

Remuneration
Volunteer position

Contact:
Ali Kehl - Campus Life Coordinator - ali.kehl@utoronto.ca

APPLY HERE BY MARCH 1, 2024

Job Description
Senior International Mentors oversee the activities to welcome the incoming class of International Students and facilitate programming throughout the year.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, February 16, 2024

Selection by
Friday, March 1, 2024

Term
August - April

Training
August

Commitment
2-4 hours per week (September-April);
20-30 hours during International Student Orientation (Third week of August)

Remuneration
$450

Contact
Steven Zantingh, Assistant Dean, International & Student Transitions
steven.zantingh@utoronto.ca

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY FEB 16, 2024

Job Description
International Mentors organize activities to welcome the incoming class of International Students and facilitate programming throughout the year.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, March 1, 2024

Selection by
Friday, March 29, 2024

Term
August - April

Training
August

Commitment
2-4 hours per week (September-April).
20-30 hours during International Student Orientation (3rd week of August).

Remuneration
$300

Contact
Steven Zantingh, Assistant Dean, International & Student Transitions
steven.zantingh@utoronto.ca

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY MARCH 1, 2024

Job Description
The Transition Mentor program is an essential part of the first-year experience of all undergraduate students at Victoria College. All incoming first-year students will be put in a mentor group led by a Transition Mentor, an upper-year Vic student, who will help orient them to university life. Senior Transition Mentors lead the Transition Mentor team, ensuring that all Mentors are supported in their endeavours.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, February 16, 2024

Selection by
Friday, March 1, 2024

Term
April - April

Training
August

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (5-7 hours per week).

Remuneration
Up to $450

Contact
Ali Kehl - Campus Life Coordinator - ali.kehl@utoronto.ca

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY FEB. 16, 2024

Job Description
The Transition Mentor program is an essential part of the first-year experience of all undergraduate students at Victoria College. All incoming first-year students will be put in a mentor group led by a Transition Mentor, an upper-year Vic student, who will help orient them to university life. As a mentor, you will provide new students with opportunities to meet other students, get engaged with Vic and UofT and meet their personal and academic goals.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Friday, March 1, 2024

Selection by
Friday, March 29, 2024

Term
April - April

Training
August

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (3-5 hours per week).

Remuneration
Up to $300

Contact
Ali Kehl - Campus Life Coordinator - ali.kehl@utoronto.ca

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY MARCH 1, 2024

Job Description
Dons at Victoria University are expected to engage actively in informing and developing a residence community that is supportive of the academic goals of the institution. It is also expected that the Don, in conduct and lifestyle, will serve as a role model for residents. The Don is responsible for assisting and advising residence students, maintaining reasonable levels of conduct, safety and security, and encouraging residence activities, events and educational programs. Dons work closely with the Residence Life Coordinator, Assistant Dean, Residence Life, Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Students to cultivate a living/learning environment within the residence.

Info Sessions
Tuesday, January 9th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Thursday, January 11th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023
Residence Don Applications will only be accepted from individuals who have completed at least two years of University by August 2024.

Applications Close
Monday, January 22, 2024

Selection by
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Term
August-May

Training
August

Commitment
10-15 hours per week, dependent on the time of year (Busier in September, Less Busy in November/December)

Remuneration
Room and Board

Contact
Alisha Talpur, Residence Life Coordinator
alisha.talpur@utoronto.ca

Additional Information
Application Checklist
Information about residence Donship 2024

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY JAN 22, 2024

Job Description
Commuter Dons at Victoria University are expected to engage actively in informing and developing a campus community supportive of the academic and developmental goals of the institution. It is also expected that the Don, in conduct, will serve as an academic and personal role model for students. The Don is responsible for assisting and advising off-campus students, and creating campus activities, events and educational programs. Dons work closely with the Campus Life Coordinator, Residence Life Coordinator, Assistant Dean and the Dean of Students to cultivate a healthy campus environment for commuter students. Dons must be full-time students for the duration of their contract.

Applications Open
Monday, December 11, 2023

Applications Close
Monday, January 22, 2024

Selection by
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Term
August-May

Training
August

Commitment
10/15 hours/week

Remuneration
Hourly Pay

Contact
Shainiya Balachandran - Assistant Dean, Student Life - shainiya.balachandran@utoronto.ca

Additional Information
Application Checklist

Please, feel free to apply to several opportunities even if deadlines and selection dates are different!

APPLY HERE BY JAN. 22, 2024

Job Description
The President is VUSAC leader. They are responsible for shaping the goals of VUSAC, supporting the rest of the council with their events and initiatives, and representing VUSAC more largely at the University of Toronto.

Info Sessions
TBD

Applications Open
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Applications Close
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Selection by
Elected in Spring

Term
April - April

Training
Summer

Commitment
Full-time commitment from May - September (40+ hours per week), part-time commitment from September - May (10-15 hours per week).

Remuneration
$8,000 (May through August)

Contact
president@vusac.ca

Job Description
Vice-President External is the connection between VUSAC and outside governing bodies.
Vice-President Student Organizations is the main point of contact for all of the clubs and levies.
Vice-President Internal maintains the structure and wellbeing of the council and the office.

Info Sessions
Info sessions occur during Spring Elections Nominations Period.

Applications Open
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Applications Close
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Selection by
Elected in Spring

Term
Spring - Spring

Training
Summer

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (10-15 hours per week).

Remuneration
$1,000 (May through August).

Contact
vpe@vusac.ca
vpso@vusac.ca
vpi@vusac.ca

• Job Descriptions
  Chair: Facilitates and keeps order in VUSAC meetings and also acts as an interpreter of the governing documents of VUSAC.
• Finance Chair: Responsible for steering budget and allocating funding at VUSAC and its commissions, clubs and levies. They are the main contact point for all of VUSAC's finances, which they oversee.
• Communications Coordinator: Responsible for advertising and promoting all of VUSAC's activities, events, programming and advocacy through its social media, website and newsletters.
• Office Manager: Minutes VUSAC meetings and oversees the physical VUSAC office space and the services provided by VUSAC, such as printing.
• Chief Returning Officer: Supervises fall and spring elections and ensures they are run fairly and according to the Elections and Referenda Code. They promote elections and host election-specific events for students and candidates.

Info Sessions
Info sessions occur during Spring Elections Nominations Period

Applications Open
Spring

Applications Close
Spring

Selection by
Hired at the end of Spring semester

Term
May - May

Training
Summer

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (5-10 hours per week).

Remuneration
$500

Contact
For more information and contact, check vusac.ca/contact.

Job Descriptions

• Commuter Commissioner: Promotes the inclusion and integration of commuters at Vic. Their key events and services include weekly pancake brunches, locker rentals and Home for the Holidays.
• Equity Commissioner: Advocates for equity issues on campus and helps ensure that Vic students are educated on equity. Their key events and services include Art at the Intersections and Doc n' Talks.
• Scarlet and Gold Commissioner: Plans fun and accessible social events for Victoria College students. Their key events include the Back-to-School Pub Night, Semi-Formal and Highball.
• Academic Commissioner: Promotes academic and professional development. They connect students to ways to improve their learning and careers. Their key event is the Vic Alumni Networking Dinner.
• Arts and Culture Commissioner: Connects students with artistic opportunities and exposes the larger Toronto art scene. Their key events include the Gardiner Gala and The Bob Sketch Comedy Revue.
• Mental Wellness Commissioner: Advocates for improved mental wellness services for Vic students and provides them with resources on and off-campus. Their key events and services include the Resource Guide, Exam Destressers and DIY Self-Care Kits.
  Sustainability Commissioner: Educates Vic students on sustainability issues and lobbies for better sustainable practices on campus. Their key events and services include Environmental Equity Week and Doc n'Talks.

Info Sessions
Info sessions occur during Spring Elections Nominations Period.

Applications Open
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Applications Close
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Selection by
Elected in Spring

Term
May - May

Training
Summer

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (5-15 hours per week).

Remuneration
Volunteer Position

Contact
For more information and contact visit vusac.ca/contact

Job Descriptions
Commuter Co-Chair: The Commuter Co-Chair helps their respective commissioner with their events and initiatives throughout the year.
Equity Co-Chair: The Equity Co-Chair helps their respective commissioner with their events and initiatives throughout the year.
Academic Co-Chair: The Academic Co-Chair helps their respective commissioner with their events and initiatives throughout the year.
Mental Wellness Co-Chair: The Mental Wellness Co-Chair helps their respective commissioner with their events and initiatives throughout the year.
Sustainability Co-Chair: The Sustainability Co-Chair helps their respective commissioner with their events and initiatives throughout the year.

Info Sessions
Info sessions occur during Spring Elections Nominations Period.

Applications Open
Spring

Applications Close
Spring

Selection by
Hired at the end of Spring semester

Term
Summer - Summer

Training
August

Commitment
Part-time commitment from May - May (3-5 hours per week).

Remuneration
Volunteer Position

Contact
For more information and contact, visit vusac.ca/contact

Job Description
The VUSAC council works to provide the Victoria College community with accessible and equitable events, initiatives, and programs that encourage participation and engagement from all students. Councilors assist with the portfolios of VUSAC commissioners and/or executives. They are assigned to these portfolios depending on their interests and where they'd like to contribute. They can also spearhead their own initiatives and sit on a variety of committees. It's one of the most versatile positions on the council and a great way to get involved!

Info Sessions
Info sessions occur before every election.

Applications Open
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Applications Close
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March (with staff employees hired around May).

Selection by
Fall & Spring Elections occur every September and March.

Term
Fall - Fall

Training
Summer

Commitment
Part-time commitment from starting date, either May or September - May (3-5 hours per week).

Remuneration
Volunteer Position

Contact
For more information and contact visit vusac.ca/contact

Job Description
Levies are pillars in the Vic community, created to address particular needs and provide crucial services to students. Levy Heads are the point of contact for hiring, events, marketing, and more.

Info Sessions
TBD

Applications Open
November and March

Term
May - May

Commitment
5/10 hours/week

Remuneration
$500 - $2,000

Contact
For contacts and more information, visit vusac.ca/levies