Job Description

Date Posted: 09/12/2023
Req ID: 33909
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Ofc of the Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00052484

Description:

About us:
The university\'s second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study. Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation. With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs. Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:
The Office of the Dean is a collaborative unit that works extensively with faculty and staff across the University of Toronto and, in particular, on the Mississauga campus. Staff work together closely to rapidly respond to a myriad of academic issues. Our academic programming is innovative and creative and designed to equip students for the future as we emphasize communication, innovation and sustainability throughout our curriculum.

This position reports directly to the Manager, Academic Programs Review & Quality Assurance and supports the operational needs of the Program & Curriculum Unit (PCU). General areas of responsibility of the PCU include academic programs and planning; curriculum review and development; academic reviews; promotion of teaching and learning issues and development; development of institutional benchmarks and generation of data; graduate affairs, including enrollment planning and program development, and tri-campus affairs. This position will assist with the day-to-day client service and administrative processes concerning the academic change process (major modifications, certificates, etc.).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and assessing requirements needed to meet project timelines.
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Planning and implementing project phases.
• Planning and implementing workflow for a group.
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance.
• Keeping well-informed on University programs, policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years related experience in academic program development in a university setting, or comparable work environment.
• Experience working closely with faculty and administration in an orientation, training, and advising setting and with demonstrated service skills and professionalism.
• Direct experience in editing documents for clarity and logical cohesion.
• Experience and familiarity with the administration of university policies.
• Advanced knowledge of standard office software (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document editing software (Adobe Editor).
• Superior organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write in a variety of styles and formats, including reports, governance documents and procedure.
• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate challenges.
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Proactive

*There is one (1) position available on a term basis until November 2024*

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the

Closing Date: 09/20/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $76,284 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,556. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Veniesha Rochester

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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 .

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 .

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