Date Posted: 11/28/2024
Req ID: 40878
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Office of the Associate Dean, MD Program
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057365

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The MD Program is one of the largest undergraduate medical education programs in Canada with over 1,000 undergraduate medical students located on two campuses and an innovative and rigorous curriculum that educates undergraduate students through the application and communication of knowledge, collaboration and discovery. The Program includes the Enrolment Services, Office of Curriculum, Office of Assessment and Evaluation, Office of Faculty Development, and the Standardized Patient Program (SPP).

The Office of Curriculum supports the MD Program with all aspects of curriculum development and delivery across all four years of the Program. The Office provides expertise in curriculum planning and implementation as well as pedagogical practices and strategies in medical education; manages curriculum-focused events, committees, and working groups; supports visiting student electives within UofT, across Canada, and internationally; and oversees faculty development programming.

As the Curriculum Coordinator, you will support various activities across the Office of Curriculum, including support to special curricular projects and initiatives. You will provide exceptional front-line service for staff, faculty and students and provide detailed information regarding programs and courses. Your ability to work with a committed core of constituents, and your adeptness working with online course materials, assessments and evaluations are key to the successful delivery of the MD program curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of online course information and organizing and circulating course evaluations, including coordinating the submission process for student grades/marks
• Providing basic support in resolving technical issues, and general referrals to individuals in distress
• Providing detailed information on program and courses
• Coordinating the recruitment and training processes for exam invigilators along with the coordination of examination schedules; Disseminating, collecting, and analyzing surveys
• Providing committee support and writing routine documents and correspondence including taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting agendas; Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Keeping well-informed on university programs, policies, and procedures

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in academic program administration within a University, teaching hospital or comparable environment
• Experience coordinating time-sensitive projects and managing multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating course materials, assessment and evaluations, and applying relevant policies and procedures
• Experience coordinating exams, room bookings and event logistics
• Experience providing committee support and updating and editing course materials
• Experience compiling and analyzing data and generating reports
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Web Conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams), student information systems (MedSIS) and learning and content management systems
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to keep others on track in a collaborative manner
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to students, staff, and university and hospital officials
• Ability to function independently with strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and strong problem solving skills, with an ability to exercise good judgment and discretion

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with MEDSIS and/or Elentra

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Diligent
• Insightful
• Organized
• Problem solver

Closing Date: 12/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $66,715. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $85,319. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Amanda Krmek

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.