Program Administrator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:05/09/2024

Req ID: 37283

Faculty/Division:
New College

Department:
New College

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Program Administrator is a critical member of the team that oversees the administrative functions of the New College undergraduate programs.

The Program Administrator promotes a welcoming environment when advising faculty, staff, and both current and prospective students on a wide-range of academic guidelines and procedures.

The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating course schedules and timetables, room booking, examinations and the submission of final grades.

In addition, the Program Administrator will help ensure the smooth operations of the Programs Office, and will be responsible for preparing a rang of reports, administering office procedures and maintaining relevant records.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines
Reviewing and approving changes to program requirements for exceptional cases
Coordinating the recruitment of teaching assistants, course instructors, sessional lecturers and/or stipend instructors.
Developing and maintaining procedures for administration of examinations
Preparing and disseminating course timetables
Determining logístical details required for the execution of admissions processes
Collating and organizing data for various reports

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum four (4) years' of recent and related academic counselling and student service program administration in a university setting, preferably in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Experience with coordinating course timetables by determining program needs and space limitations through liaising with instructors, internal stakeholders and system administrators.
Experience administering requirements of Collective Agreements, in particular CUPE 3902, Unit 1 and Unit
Experience and sound knowledge of best practices in advising and student services.
Experience working with and advising international students and students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience working in a high volume environment with multiple and competing deadlines.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Advanced skills with ROSI/ACORN, Degree Explorer, or other similar enterprise database solutions/CRM systems.
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated timemanagement skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multitask 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.
Knowledge and understanding ofequity, diversity, and inclusion.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience working with Faculty of Arts and Science curriculum offerings and regulations.
Knowledge of the University of Toronto College System.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Honest
Perceptive
Possess a positive attitude
Resourceful

Please note that this is a six-month term position ending in December 2024.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 05/17/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

**Lived Experience Statement