Instructional Support Assistant - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:11/14/2023

Req ID: 34950

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Department of Statistical Sciences

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 legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Statistical Sciences is one of the top ten statistics departments in North America, with our faculty developing numerous important innovations in statistical science.

Our mission is to serve as a centre of excellence for statistical and actuarial research and education, across the campus, nationally and internationally.

Research is centered on excellence in theory and methods, as many faculty members in the department have very successful collaborative research programs.

Central to our vision for the next five years is to strengthen our national and international reputation in collaborative scientific activity, without compromising our core strengths.

Under the general supervision of the Director, Administration and Finance and the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Statistics, the incumbent is responsible for providing administrativesupport for the teaching of Statistical Sciences courses.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
Disseminating program and/or service information
Booking rooms and arranging appropriate accommodations
Coordinating the preparation and distribution of program and/or course material
Editing program and service materials
Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and followup items
Proofreading and factchecking content
Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum two years of recent and related experience providing administrative support to university faculty, TAs, and staff.
Experience proofreading and formatting lecture notes, problem sets, tests and exams.
Demonstrated experience working with databases and surveys and generating reports.
Recent and extensive experience working with undergraduates and providing information to students.
Experience organizing and planning of meetings and events.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Access and ROSI.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Welldeveloped and strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Communicator
Goal oriented
Organized
Tactful
Team player

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: 11/23/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

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