Program Coordinator

**Date Posted**:02/20/2025
**Req ID**: 41740
**Faculty/Division**: UofT Scarborough
**Department**: UTSC:Dept-Anthropology
**Campus**: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
**Position Number**: 00031873

**Description**:
**About us**:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Anthropology and the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough consist of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the Faculty’s expertise extend well beyond Canada to cover all regions of the globe. All our programs focus on teaching the core skills of critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and excellence in writing. We also recognize the benefits of co-operative education and offer co-op programs closely aligned with various fields of studies. The programs are designed to intrigue and satisfy students’ curiosity, to nourish their mind, and to equip students to become effective citizens of the global community.

**Your opportunity**:
Working closely with the Department Chairs and directly reporting to the Manager of Finance and Administration, the Program Coordinator is responsible for student advising, course timetable development and coordination, analysis of enrollment patterns and curricular trends, internal and external communications; and programming to support excellence in teaching and learning.

Further, the position will coordinate the student recruitment and enrollment initiatives for the departments; develop, update, and coordinate regular departmental publications, departmental communications media and materials; and coordinate alumni engagement activities for purpose of enhancing the mentorship experience for both alumni and students in the respective discipline of studies. The position will advise on program prerequisites and admissions, course completion and program graduation. You will serve as a resource to faculty and students on the interpretation of University's academic policies and procedures.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background.
- Analyzing statistical information to inform enrollment projections and planning.
- Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities.
- Leading seminars and/or workshops.
- Analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
- Liaising with students and faculty to coordinate program activities.
- Implementing plans for student-alumni mentorship programming.
- Consulting with instructors, administrators, and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in a Social Sciences or Education discipline or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years’ of related progressive experiences in student advising and educational programing in a post-secondary environment, supporting curriculum planning and academic program delivery
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suites (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, web-editing software and relational databases (eg. Quercus, Intranet, Degree Explorer, Web Scheduler, etc.)
- Proven experience in advising students on courses and programs selection; with the ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Proven experience in compiling and analyzing data from various sources, producing reports and identifying trends from data to develop solutions and strategies
- Demonstrated experience with project management and events organization
- Experience in writing and editing publications (printed and/or via the internet) for promotional and engagement purpose
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff and senior administration
- Must have excellent time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to provide clear and accurate information in a diplomatic and tactful
- Experience cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships with numerous departments
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to provide clear and accurate information in a diplo