University of Toronto Hiring for Experiential Learning Assistant at Toronto, ON Full Time

Experiential Learning Assistant

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: 00054473

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 day-to-day 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 post-secondary 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 logistical 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 fast-paced 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
• Multi-tasker
• 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:
USW Pay Band 10 — $63,720 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $81,485. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Veniesha Rochester

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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