Administrative Assistant

Job title:

Administrative Assistant

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 11/19/2024
Req ID: 40746
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Medicine: Office of the Dean
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057370Description: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 Temerty Faculty of Medicine (TFOM) trains the next generation of Canadas leading physicians, scientists and rehabilitation specialists, as one of the world’s top research-intensive medical faculties. More than 900 dedicated staff – on the St. George campus and beyond – support this work under the leadership of the Dean of Medicine across educational units, academic departments, research laboratories and corporate offices.As Administrative Assistant, you will act as a trusted liaison between the Office of Inclusion & Diversity (OID), the Office of Indigenous Health (OIH) and the Office of Access and Outreach (OAO) in support of the advancement of the Associate Dean, Inclusion and Diversity’s priorities. You will draft and edit correspondence, support various events and projects, and serve as a first point of contact for learners, faculty and staff to engage with OID, OIH and OAO on EDI related matters. Your excellent communication skills combined with your high degree of professionalism and independence will be essential to your success in this role.Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a first point of contact, screening and triaging inquiries, resolving issues and escalating problems as required
• Maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and resolving scheduling conflicts
• Drafting, editing and formatting correspondence and presentations
• Coordinating meetings, including taking minutes, preparing agendas and following up on action items and determining logistical details and activities for events
• Preparing expense reimbursements and verifying accuracy of invoices

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of related administrative experience, preferably within a University and/or hospital environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior administrators including managing calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements
• Experience acting as a first point of contact, triaging inquiries and responding to and handling administrative matters of a confidential and sensitive nature; including a strong understanding of culturally sensitive communication
• Experience providing support to committees and coordinating event logistics
• Experience drafting and editing correspondence and documents and maintaining websites
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, survey tools, databases and presentation software, and the ability to troubleshoot
• Professional demeanour with a strong customer service orientation and effective interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, superior attention to detail and the ability to concisely summarize information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with an ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and exercise diplomacy and good judgment, and also the ability to work cooperatively and be an effective team member
• Proven effectiveness in relating to all levels of faculty, staff, studentsand individuals external to the University
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its community partners, including application of its policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Proactive
• Team player

Closing Date: 12/03/2024, 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: Sharon HungLived 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 StatementThe 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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .

Expected salary

$66715 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:57:37 GMT

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