Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Coordinator at University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 25

Salary

81312.0

Posted On

20 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Powerpoint, Presentation Skills, Justice, Disabilities, Consideration, Legal Issues, Public Interest, Access, Community Outreach, Materials, Outlook, High School Students, Educational Workshops, Communication Skills, Excel

Industry

Education Management

Description

Date Posted: 08/18/2025
Req ID: 44850
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058355 & 58354

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world’s great law schools. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum four (4) years’ experience coordinating tasks for projects and other initiatives in an academic or public interest or legal setting.
  • Experience working with youth, particularly in the education sector and/or community outreach programs.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating educational workshops.
  • Experience developing content for marketing, promotional and/or outreach materials.
  • Experience training and overseeing volunteers.
  • Experience determining logistical details and activities for events or programming.
  • Familiarity with current legal issues and trends in the practice of law.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legal community and profession.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Willingness to work on-site at partner high schools.
  • Willingness to be based out of a partner law school.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners including high school students, teachers, administrators, legal professionals, faculty, staff, law students, and alumni.
  • Demonstrated commitment to postsecondary access, community outreach, access to justice, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

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

Responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Fostering positive relationships with stakeholders
  • Leading seminars and/or workshops
  • Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
  • Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
  • Creating environments in which individuals can disclose personal circumstances impacting success
  • Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
  • Directing the work of volunteers in defined activities
  • Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Multi-tasker
  • Organized
  • Possess a positive attitude
  • Self-directed
  • Tactful
    Closing Date: 08/29/2025, 11:59PM ET
    Employee Group: USW
    Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
    Schedule: Full-Time
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