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Undergraduate / Graduate Programs Assistant

Date Posted : 06 / 06 / 2025

Req ID : 43337

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Department of Art History

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00057415

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.

Founded in 1934, the Department of Art History has an international reputation for scholarly excellence. A curriculum designed around breadth, rigour, and pedagogical effectiveness has made us the largest art history department in North America by undergraduate program enrolments and a leader in reinventing art history education. The Department’s vibrant academic community, extensive library resources, and numerous connections with Toronto’s art world make it a preeminent place to explore the art of societies across history.

Your opportunity :

Under the general direction of the Chair and the day-to-day supervision of the Undergraduate / Graduate Program Administrator, the Undergraduate / Graduate Program Assistant provides administrative support for the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs at the Department of Art History. Responsibilities include acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries, maintaining databases, updating official records and course information on student information systems, and assisting with the coordination of exams and room assignments. The Program Assistant supports the graduate admissions process by administratively supporting the admissions committee, organizing documentation, and helping draft graduate funding letters.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate.
• Maintaining course information on student information systems.
• Providing detailed information on eligibility requirements, procedures and deadlines.
• Obtaining course information and materials from instructors.
• Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirements
• Providing routine information on programs and events.
• Updating and maintaining records.
• Generating reports.

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Please note :

Closing Date : 06 / 17 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

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.

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.

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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 [email protected] .

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