Student Program and Project Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:02/13/2024

Req ID: 35960

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy

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.

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy within the Faculty of Arts & Science is a leader in interdisciplinary research, teaching and global engagement.

Weare home to over 40 academic centres, labs, and programs.

Our mission is to be a leader in contributing innovative ideas that help to solve major issues and policy challenges facing Canada and the global community.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will support the construction, launch and smooth operation of a number of new student programs, co-curricular and experiential learning initiatives for both undergraduate andgraduate students.

In addition to providing day-to-day administrative support on these projects, the incumbent will engage regularly with a diverse range of stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff at the University as well as external partners.

The incumbent will also provide project planning and execution expertise for a number of other new initiatives as they arise at the School.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or cocurricular programs and activities
Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
Executing assigned tasks according to production schedules and project plans
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Implementing project plans
Advising students on cocurricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequencesincorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four years recent and relevant experience in student cocurricular program and project management, in an university environment
Experience in planning, designing and the implementation of new student programs and initiatives
Experience with international program implementation
Experience with building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Experience producing complex statistical and/or financial reports.
Experience monitoring budgets for projects.
Experience with undergraduate recruitment
Experience advising students on cocurricular, academic and personal matters
Experience planning, organizing and promoting events for student programs and initiatives

- knowledge of university policies and procedures and an understanding of the university's organizational structure, including its governance.

Demonstrated understanding of the postsecondary environment, undergraduate/graduate education and initiatives.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, superb presentation skills and ability to effectively deal and engage with highly diverse and demanding communities of stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong working knowledge in MS Office

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience with program marketing and evaluation
Project management skills

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Efficient
Multitasker
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 02/23/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

Recruiter:
Ann Yang

**Lived Experience Statement