Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator, The Bridge

**Date Posted**:10/02/2024
**Req ID**: 39957
**Faculty/Division**: UofT Scarborough
**Department**: UTSC:Library The Bridge
**Campus**: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
**Position Number**: 00056314

**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 Finance & Data Lab is a state-of-the-art computer lab featuring 50+ extra wide-monitor terminals and 4 Bloomberg terminals. The lab features specialized software including Capital IQ and FactSet, among others. The lab features course integrations, student club collaborations and experiential learning. The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials available in the lab.

**Your opportunity**:
As a key member of a dynamic team deeply committed to the success of students and faculty, the Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator operates under the guidance of The BRIDGE, Director of Operations & Library Services. While maintaining connections and partnerships with finance industry professionals, the Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for providing high quality services to users of The BRIDGE's Finance & Data Lab to prepare students for their academic and professional pathways in the areas of finance and data. Working within an innovative, collaborative environment, the incumbent will provide mentorship to students.

The incumbent is also responsible for training and supervising a team of student employees.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Developing and implementing components of instructional programs (including curricular, co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities)
- Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
- Advising instructors on academic quality evaluation strategies
- Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
- Developing a comprehensive formal training program that supports operational objectives
- Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
- Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
- Directing the activities of casual staff (and work-study)

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, or related discipline or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum four years related experience in an academic or corporate environment with experience developing instructional design plans, implementing and delivering instructional or training programs involving financial technologies and financial theories and concepts, conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform planning. Must have a strong understanding of the finance sector, or experience working in the finance industry.
- Experience conducting financial research and analysis, including market data analysis to inform programs
- Experience providing support and feedback on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum and co-curriculum programs, or training programs
- Experience working with users to provide networking opportunities, work-integrated learning and experiential learning opportunities
- Experience supervising staff (casual, work-study students)
- Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, presentation and written skills
- Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of current business news, financial markets, financial literacy and related trends
- Highly motivated, creative thinker with proven ability to take initiative and problem-solve
- Excellent ability to work with a team as well as independently
- Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Working towards completion of the CFA designation

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Entrepreneurial
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Resourceful
- Self-directed
- Team player

**Notes**:

- A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

**Closing Date**: 10/23/2024, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
**Recruiter**: William Guevarra

**Lived Experience Statement