Assistant to the Chair and Academic Appointments Coordinator

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

About the Role:

The University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine is seeking an experienced and organized individual to join our team as an Assistant to the Chair and Academic Appointments Coordinator. This role will provide administrative support to the Chair's Office, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support for academic searches, appointments, reviews, and promotions
  • Act as the primary point of contact for departmental inquiries and respond to enquiries within the defined scope of the role
  • Support the tenure and review process by implementing plans and process improvements, collecting feedback from committee members, and preparing draft statistical reports and summaries
  • Provide committee support, including booking rooms, minute taking, and preparing agendas
  • Manage the Chair's calendar, make travel arrangements, and draft correspondence on behalf of the Chair
  • Generate reports and format data for presentation, edit content for brochures, newsletters, websites, and/or handbooks
  • Coordinate event logistics, including booking speakers, arranging catering, and organizing materials

Requirements:

  • Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
  • Minimum three (3) years' related experience, preferably within an academic institution
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior administrators, including managing calendars, scheduling multiple meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and booking accommodations
  • Demonstrated experience providing support for academic searches, appointments, promotions, and reviews
  • Experience writing and editing correspondence materials and preparing status reports
  • Experience providing support to committees, including taking and transcribing meeting minutes, preparing agendas, and making logistical arrangements
  • Experience providing support to conferences and events
  • Advanced technical proficiency and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Superior customer service skills; ability to work effectively with faculty members and other key stakeholders
  • Ability to interpret policies and guidelines and develop processes and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a team environment
  • Superior organizational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining a proactive and professional demeanor
  • Effective problem-solving, tact, discretion, and good judgment in dealing with confidential information
  • Ability to transfer digital data from PC to other storage media
  • Working knowledge of HRIS

What We Offer:

The University of Toronto offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an inclusive and diverse community, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to Sharon Hung. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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