Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Purpose:

The Coordinator supports the Director, of IRDL in planning and coordinating the ORU's operational activities, including events, communication initiatives, financial administration, and the Institute's research projects.

Education:

Completion of university degree.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years related work experience in an academic or related research focused unit or NGO environment.

Graduate research in reference to multidisciplinary perspective would be an asset, as well as experience in financial and administrative functions.

Good knowledge of or experience with accounting and supporting financial processes such as budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and reconciling.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate in various registers (formal, academic and plain language).
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy
Familiarity with knowledge mobilization strategies to support researchers in effective outreach and dissemination of research results
Financial administration skills for budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and reconciling.
Excellent organizational skills to schedule and prepare for events, from small group meetings to large conferences, and to manage all of the Institute's documents.
Ability to exercise confidentiality when handling materials that contain personal information, payroll details, research ideas and methods, and other intellectual property.
Strong project coordination and administration skills.
Strong time management skills and excellent ability to multitask.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to develop and maintain digital archives and websites (WordPress).
Ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Additional Notes:

Sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.

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********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.