Coordinator, SRFI Program and Research

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

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The team
The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute (SRFI), part of The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, supports emerging fashion designers as they transition from education to professional practice. The Institute provides mentorship, funding, promotion and market opportunities to help emerging designers build their creative and professional careers.

The SRFI team works closely with TMU fashion design students and alumni, industry partners and the broader fashion community to support programming, events and initiatives that foster emerging talent and strengthen connections between education and the fashion industry, locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Opportunity

Turn ideas into programs, partnerships and opportunities for emerging fashion talent. Join SRFI to coordinate a diverse range of programming, events, partnerships, and initiatives that support emerging Canadian fashion designers and TMU alumni.

The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute (SRFI) is looking for a highly organized and collaborative professional to support its fellowship programming and day-to-day operations.

In this role, you’ll work directly with emerging Canadian fashion designers and TMU alumni, coordinate programs and events, support partnerships and communications, and help connect Fellows with university resources and opportunities. You’ll also contribute to research-related programming, community engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives while providing day-to-day support to the Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Director, Selection Committee, and Advisory Group to coordinate the administrative activities associated with recruitment of new Fellows, support existing Fellows and alumni, identify partnership opportunities and appropriate mentors, and coordinate participation in program and research-related activities.
• Coordinates and implements recruitment activities to attract Toronto Metropolitan University Fashion alumni to become Fellows of the SRFI and follows associated administrative processes and practices including fellowship postings, application coordination, application review and selection support, and tracking of Fellow participation and program requirements.
• Coordinates all aspects of organizing SRFI programs, workshops, events, and engagement activities including securing venues and service providers, negotiating costs, preparing communications and promotional materials, coordinating with external and internal partners, tracking attendance, greeting participants and coordinating related logistical requirements including catering, volunteers, and audio-visual support.
• Creates detailed project plans outlining schedules, critical paths, timelines, required resources, expected deliverables and other related project activities for SRFI programming and engagement activities.
• Coordinates financial and administrative activities supporting SRFI programming, research-related activities, and operations, including preparing and processing purchase requests, invoices, Fellow reimbursements, expense claims, and financial documentation. Monitors expenditures, reconciles expenses, and responds to routine financial inquiries in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Investigates and resolves routine financial discrepancies, prepares supporting documentation and journal entries as required, and ensures financial transactions comply with university procurement and financial policies and procedures.
• Prepares, coordinates, and distributes a range of administrative documents including correspondence, reports, meeting materials, presentations, forms, minutes, and communications.

• Coordinates meetings, schedules appointments, and provides administrative support to the Director and SRFI activities.

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience coordinating programs, events, partnerships, or related initiatives, including financial administration, stakeholder engagement, and administrative coordination.
• Program, event, and project coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial administration, reimbursement processes, budgeting principles, and university procurement procedures.
• Strong administrative, client service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Canadian fashion industry, emerging designer ecosystem, and creative entrepreneurship.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Fellows, alumni, faculty, students, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating workshops, public engagement activities, and knowledge mobilization initiatives.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in addressing routine operational matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace, with experience using administrative, financial, communications, and database systems.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting emerging Canadian fashion designers, entrepreneurs, creative industries, post-secondary programming, or similar innovation-focused environments is considered an asset.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours as required to support events and Institute activities.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education

Additional Information (OPSEU)

• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.

• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.