Job Description

Date Posted: 03/08/2023
Req ID: 30161
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00037679

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 Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) Program Coordinator will work closely with the Director, Master of Science in Sustainability Management and other IMI staff in support of program administration and recruitment strategies. This includes overseeing and coordinating recruitment of prospective students, including promoting the program and advising prospective applicants, as well as devising recruitment strategies. The Program Coordinator also executes all the components of program administration relating to classes, electives, course and elective support, exchange and facilitation of Faculty support. The Program Coordinator works closely with the Placement Manager to provide robust support to students, Faculty, alumni, prospective students and other external stakeholders. The Program Coordinator plays a key role in providing holistic student engagement and support, contributing to thestrength and success of the students and Program overall. The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting and strengthening the unique culture of MScSM - the culture of cooperating, respecting, supporting, caring, and understanding each member that includes students, staff, faculty members, alumni, and other external members.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences.
• Reviewing and assessing admissions applications, including analyzing, scoring, ranking applications and ensuring accurate and complete; conducting post-admission analysis.
• Promoting programs at recruitment events and delivering presentations.
• Coordinating the preparation and distribution of program and/or course material.
• 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.
• Maintaining information on digital platforms and/or printed materials, including content development.
• Coordinating the recruitment of teaching assistants, course instructors, sessional lecturers and/or stipend instructors.
• Directing the activities of a single ongoing staff-appointed employee.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years related administrative experience preferably in a university or other educational environment.
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of graduate and other academic policies and procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining websites.
• Experience in the areas of registration, record management, and student admissions.
• Experience with liaising with faculty and university staff.
• Experience working with Acorn/ROSI or equivalent student information system software.
• Experience with and administering various collective agreements.
• Familiarity with key graduate functions including admissions, registration, timetabling and enrolment.
• Knowledge of graduate policies from the School of Graduate Studies and related guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications (verbal and written), judgement, organizational and analytical/problem solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills including PC or Mac; Microsoft Office Suite, Teams/Zoom, desktop publishing software.
• Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently, showing initiative and good judgement.
• Skill and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of people.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

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

Closing Date: 03/17/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
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
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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