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Occupancy and Admissions Coordinator

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CAPosted March 21, 2026

Job Description

Date Posted: 03/20/2026

Req ID: 47387

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number: 00059247

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of humanpotential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning anddiscovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside theMissinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those whowant to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your Opportunity

The Department of Student Housing and Residence Life's mission to create safe, inclusive

communities that serve as the foundation for academic excellence and personal growth. Through

intentional programs, comprehensive services, and quality facilities, our dedicated team is

committed to fostering a home where every student feels valued and empowered to thrive. We do

this through our work led by five core values of Team, Integrity, Service, Student Centred and Fun.

If you are looking role where you can put your data an analytical skills to work, the Occupancy and

Admissions Coordinator might be the role for you.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Residence Admissions, the Occupancy and Admissions Coordinator is

part of the Housing Services Team. The Occupancy and Admissions Coordinator is primarily

responsible for the residence admissions process, ensures residence admissions operates in an

effective and efficient manner. This includes a focus on housing applications and accurate

management of all student records in accordance with University of Toronto and department

related policies. TheOccupancy & Admissions Coordinator will assist in maximizing occupancy

through keeping application and current student data up to date, coordinating incoming and

outgoing students and provide information for decision making. The Occupancy and Admissions

Coordinator will provide admissions support to move in and move out operations, residence

recruitment and residence student staff.

Hours of Work are Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:00pm onsite.

This position has occasional evenings and weekends work

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing detailed information on eligibility requirements, procedures and deadlines
  • Reviewing and assessing student applications for admission into residential accommodations
  • Informing applicants of residential accommodations offer
  • Coordinating room assignments and room changes throughout the year
  • Analyzing and making recommendations to maximize residence occupancy
  • Liaising with colleagues to encourage the use of best practices and consistent programming
  • Analyzing data
  • Exchanging information at formal department and/or program committee meetings

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in post secondary housing environment or equivalent
  • Experience with database management (ie. StarRez)
  • Intermediate spreadsheet skills required, including the ability to consolidate and link multiple spreadsheets and to use intermediate functions and formulas.
  • Advanced computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Superior organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to work with minimal error under pressure.
  • Ability to effectively manage deadlines and priorities.
  • Excellent customer service skills in providing detailed information and support to various stakeholders.

Assets (Nonessential)

  • Records management and contract administration knowledge.
  • Experience advising students on residence admissions, off campus housing, residence operations.
  • Ability to identify trends in occupancy management and identify influencing factors.
  • Knowledge of the university’s procedures as they relate to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA) and management of confidential student information.
  • Experience with the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act, including knowledge of postsecondary education institution exemptions.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

  • Accountable
  • Communicator
  • Efficient
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Procedural
  • Team player

Closing Date: 03/30/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

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.

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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