Undergraduate and Graduate Assistant - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:04/08/2024

Req ID: 36862

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Anthropology

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 Department of Anthropology examines the unity and diversity of humanity, human culture and society from a comparative and global perspective.

Members of our department have consistently included anthropologists of international renown, and have continually produced research in a wide range of areas.

As part of one of the world's top research universities, our department conducts research that is broadly international, varying in method and theoretical frame to understand human experience in social, cultural and evolutionary contexts.

Our program reflects the diversity of the field which we see as a source of intellectual excitement and strength.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Department Manager and the day-to-day supervision of the Undergraduate and Graduate Administrators, the incumbent provides administrative support for the Undergraduate and Graduate Offices.

Undergraduate Office duties include:

responding to student inquiries; assisting with administration of undergraduate programs including coordinating field courses, awards, student listservs and room allocations; assisting in updating information on undergraduate program web pages; assisting at recruitment events; assisting with general administrative duties, and assisting with special projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
Providing detailed information on eligibility requirements, procedures and deadlines
Obtaining course information and materials from instructors
Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirements
Providing routine information on programs and events
Updating and maintaining records

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum two years recent and related experience in a postsecondary environment providing detailed academic and other information to students, faculty, and visitors/guests.
Experience providing administration for undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Experience providing administrative support to the graduate admissions process.
Experience coordinating logistics of meetings and events.
Demonstrated experience with student information systems (e.g. ROSI, ROSI Express, Degree Explorer).
Experience updating documents and brochures.
Experience with CUPE Local 3902 Unit 1, undergraduate and graduate program procedures.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point).
Demonstrated skills with web page editing (e.g. CMS, WordPress, Drupal).
Excellent problemsolving, organizational and timemanagement skills.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable
Organized
Proactive
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

Please note:

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: 04/16/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

**Lived Experience Statement