Experiential Learning Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Date Posted:07/12/2023

Req ID: 32738

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Ofc of the Dean

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The university's second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study.

Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation.

With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs.

Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:

The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean (OVPAD), UTM, aims to enrich the undergraduate education experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both within and outside of the classroom.

General areas of responsibilities of the OVPAD include:

academic programs, academic HR; academic policy and planning; academic experience; academic integrity; academic appeals; experiential education; teaching and learning support; strategic leadership; divisional research and data analysis; graduate affairs; tri-campus affairs; and more.

Reporting to the Director, Experiential Education & Community Engagement, the Experiential Learning Assistant will be required to perform the following administrative duties: liaise with students, staff, and faculty on matters related to EL; providing directions and alerting staff when visitors come to the office; supporting EEU Managers with administrative tasks; monitor and respond to general inquiries received by the EEU and redirect as appropriate; maintain and update information on EEU social media platforms and website; disseminate EEU information to various stakeholders; support the data collection process related to various EL-related projects; generate, collate, and organize data for various reports; and participate in employer/student outreach activities as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

Scheduling daytoday project activities
Informing senior staff of impending deadlines
Generating reports
Preparing meeting agendas
Writing routine documents and correspondence
Disseminating information
Collating and organizing data for various reports

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum five years working in a postsecondary institution environment, preferably in an administrative position
Demonstrated knowledge of the University's academic policies and procedures; experience communicating policies to faculty, students, and staff
Demonstrated customer service orientation in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience coordinating meeting schedules and logístical details, including taking and distributing meeting minutes
Proficiency writing documents, correspondences, and generating reports
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet the demands of a fastpaced environment
Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills
Must have strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite as well as an ability to adapt and learn new technologies
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines

To be successful in this role you will be:

Diplomatic
Multitasker
Organized
Patient
Possess a positive attitude
Resourceful
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: 07/21/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:
Veniesha Rochester

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