Job Description

Date Posted: 01/18/2023
Req ID: 29343
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Department: UTM: Forensic Science Program (Department of Anthropology)
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00028239

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:

University of Toronto Mississauga\'s Forensic Science Program is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, and field techniques as these are applied in forensic settings. Programs are offered in the fields of Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Forensic Psychology. For more information, see the Forensic Science Program website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/.

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Academic Counsellor provides academic advising services to undergraduate students, assisting them in making decisions affecting their academic progress at U of T Mississauga from enrolment through to graduation. This position assists students with a wide range of academic issues and concerns, including interpretation of University requirements, policies and procedures, selection of courses and programs and meeting degree requirements. The work of the Academic Counsellor is accomplished through individual in-person, virtual and electronic interactions, as well as group advising sessions, workshops, webinars and in-person student-focused events, such as Fall/Spring Campus Day, Subject POSt Fair, and Experiential Learning Fair, among other events.

The Academic Counsellor also provides academic support to the Forensic Science Program by assisting with preparing curriculum change documentation and attending Undergraduate Curriculum Review Sessions, course timetabling, attending academic integrity meetings and preparing academic offense documentation for submission to the Academic Integrity Unit.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual\'s background
• Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary
• Providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines
• Coordinating the schedule for academic calendars
• Maintaining course information on student information systems
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Making informed referrals and supporting an individual in distress until referral contact is made

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years related experience advising students on program/course requirements and academic progression.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, ACORN/ROSI and Degree Explorer and ability to learn new applications
• Experience conducting presentations and/or workshops
• Experience in the administration of University policies and procedures with emphasis on undergraduate program academic guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presenting and public speaking
• Strong commitment to diversity and the ability to function with sensitivity and respect in a multicultural/international environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to employ tact, discretion and good judgement
• Demonstrated organization and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and organize work, and meet tight deadlines while able to pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to provide effective guidance and advice to students in a responsive, empathetic, thoughtful, and discreet manner.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with UTM\'s curriculum offerings and regulations.
• Knowledge of UTM.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Honest
• Patient
• Proactive
• Problem solver

Notes: This is a six (6) month term with possibility of renewal/extension.

Closing Date: 02/06/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $71,842 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $91,875. 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.

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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