Special Projects Officer, Generative Artificial - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Date Posted:04/10/2024

Req ID: 36924

Faculty/Division:
VP & Provost

Department:
Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

Purpose:

Working under the direction of the Director, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, the Special Projects Officer is responsible for identifying issues, advising on strategy options, recommending solutions, implementing project plans, and responding to the objectives and priorities of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, specifically related to generative artificial intelligence and the work of the University's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.

The Special Projects Officer is responsible for project management and implementation to ensure the work of the Vice-Provost's Office can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

Such project management and implementation includes: (a) providing strategic advice and administrative support on undergraduate education initiatives, policy matters and other related teaching and learning issues as they relate to generative artificial intelligence, (b) facilitating project work to ensure deliverables are met within the required timeline, (c) advising on draft policies and proposals, (d) undertaking detailed research on generative artificial intelligence and related technologies, (e) following-up on decisions related to Faculty staffing and strategic priorities impacting undergraduate academic units, including openings and closures, and new academic directions made by the members of the portfolio and the portfolio's various committees, (f) developing draft communications such as reports, remarks, presentations, and correspondence, (g) ensuring maintenance of existing web resources (WordPress websites and associated materials) and support development of new web resources as required, and (h) ensuring ongoing maintenance of the highest level of pro-activity and service for the portfolio.

The Special Projects Officer will coordinate, assist with and advance projects, initiatives and daily activities within the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education that require knowledge of confidential information about staffing, priorities, new academic directions at the undergraduate level, and other strategic institutional initiatives.

The role of the Special Projects Officer will continue to evolve and the individual must be willing to respond to the given priorities of the day and be willing to work cooperatively in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Qualificatons Required:

Education:

University degree required, post graduate degree (Master's or Ph.

D) an asset, or equivalent in education and experience.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years' experience in a University setting in progressively senior positions.
Experience with the University and knowledge of University policies and procedures and an understanding of the University's organizational structure, including its governance.
Experience leading complex and multistakeholder projects.
Knowledge about media (including traditional, new and social media), protocol, diplomacy and excellent understanding of the University's mission.

Skills:

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (must be able to set up templates and macros in Word and Excel, set up Excel spreadsheets and graphics, and prepare sophisticated PowerPoint presentations).
Familiarity with Microsoft Sharepoint an asset.
Web design skills such as content management software and Wordpress preferred.
Internet, Acrobat, and scheduling software.

Other:

Strong research, writing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
High degree of political acuity and judgment.
Ability to deal with senior University Officers in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact.
Ability to work under pressure.
Superior organizational skills in planning, project management and task coordination.
Flexibility and problem solver orientation; and strong leadership capabilities.

Closing Date: 04/24/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
Salaried

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term ;
This is a 18-month term appointment.

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
PM - Hiring Zone: $90,134 - $105,15- Broadband Salary Range: $90,134 - $150,223

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:
Fiona Chan

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