Academic Assistant

**About**
**Toronto School of Management**

Toronto School of Management (TSoM) is an innovative college offering a broad range of career-focused programs in Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Accounting. We provide relevant programs which ensure our students meet the demands of today’s ever-changing job market.

At TSoM, we recognize the importance of real workplace experience. We offer co-op programs and have partnered with employers from various industries to ensure that students maximize their potential and benefit from the duration of their studies with us. These partnerships support our students to gain real and valuable workplace experience. Our experienced faculty deliver the highest quality of education, using their expertise to help you achieve your full potential.

Niagara College, Toronto Programs is a public college-private partnership between Niagara College Canada (NC) and TSoM, with academic delivery and student support services managed by TSoM.

**Primary Purpose**

The Academic Assistant plays an essential academic role in program sustainability and student success. The Academic Assistant is expected to perform duties of the position within established policies and procedures and according to an established calendar of events, under mínimal supervision, but will receive instructions from the Academic Support and Scheduling Manager. The Academic Assistant is expected to be part of an effective team concerned with all aspects of our programs.

**Working Conditions**

This Academic Assistant will be expected to work on-campus **Tuesday
- Saturday, 12:30 pm-9:30 pm**

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Provide guidance and advice to students and faculty in an efficient manner.
- Assist in managing the Learning Management System.
- Assist the Scheduling Manager with on-site room planning and scheduling postings.
- Communicate ongoing updates during the night shift to team members.
- Support students and faculty regarding technical issues in the classroom
- Assist with various administrative duties as needed including but not limited to, printing, filing, organizing online files, and so on.
- Maintains instructor and teaching support data current in various systems.
- Respond to general inquiries regarding the educational programs and forward questions or concerns as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Position Requirements**
- College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1- 2 years’ administrative experience in a post-secondary educational setting

**Skills and Competencies**:

- High level of ethics, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Canvas or similar Student Learning Platforms
- High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
- Positive collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment

**Please**
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***- the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.
- TSoM is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the_
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- offered upon request for applicants participating in all phases of the recruitment and selection process in line with our Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please indicate in your cover letter if you need to make an accommodation request._