Course Administrator (Term)
University of Toronto
Course Administrator (Term)
Date Posted: 10/21/2024
Req ID: 40265
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00002256
Description:
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Your opportunity:
The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is one of the largest departments of its kind in North America, with internationally renowned and award-winning faculty. We strive to provide the necessary context, expertise and guidance on pressing challenges that face society today, including combating global climate change and saving rare and endangered species. Our department is, and will remain a world leader in discovery, innovation, and teaching in this science, offering endless opportunities for those looking to make a difference.
Under general supervision of the Undergraduate Administrator and direction from the Academic Course Coordinator, the incumbent provides administrative and coordination support to core, large undergraduate courses within the department in Winter and Summer sessions.
You will support the undergraduate programs by working closely with other Course Administrators in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with other members of the EEB Department to ensure that courses, students, and faculty are well informed and supported.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing detailed information to students on course requirements
- Calculating student grades using excel based formulas
- Writing routine documents and correspondence
- Determining logistical details and activities for events
- Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirements
- Collating and organizing data for various reports
Essential Qualifications:
- Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in Biological Sciences or Sciences or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years' recent and related experience with educational course coordination, preferably in an academic environment.
- Experience providing detailed explanations regarding academic programs and course information to students.
- Experience interpreting and applying guidelines and procedures.
- Experience working with ROSI (Repository of Student Information) or similar University Student Information System.
- Experience using scanning software for scantron and survey analysis.
- Experience conducting data analysis, compiling data, and preparing and presenting reports.
- Experience with handling expenses for events.
- Demonstrated advance skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated advance skills using Excel to manipulate data and perform calculation and statistical functions.
- Demonstrated advance skills with Quercus or similar system learning management systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent team work skills.
Assets (Nonessential):
- Knowledge of EEB courses
- Bachelor’s Degree in biology
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Adaptable
- Diplomatic
- Efficient
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Proactive
Please note:
- This is a term position from December 2024 - June 2025.
- A copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR office by emailing: adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca.
Closing Date: 10/29/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $62,832. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $80,351. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
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.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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