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Undergraduate Administrator

Date Posted : 02 / 13 / 2025

Req ID : 41654

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Dept of Psychology

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00000058

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.

Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for over a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research. The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain, and behaviour. Our department consists of a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities, and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere. We take pride in prevailing as an important department in today’s competitive psychology research and education fields.

Your opportunity :

Reporting to the Department Manager, and under general direction from the Undergraduate Program Manager, the Undergraduate Administrator provides academic advising and academic administration in a high-volume office. The Undergraduate Administrator is the initial contact for all undergraduate student matters, including coordination of enrolment and registration procedures; preparation of course timetables and teaching assignments; maintaining databases and preparing reports on undergraduate admissions, enrolment, waitlists, and related statistical data; maintaining undergraduate records and files; coordination of final exams and the submission of final marks to the Faculty; identification of potential candidates for scholarships; and preparing materials for departmental communications regarding the undergraduate program. In consultation with the Undergraduate Program Manager and the Associate Chair, Undergraduate, the Undergraduate Administrator coordinates the recruitment and hiring of sessional lecturers and stipend instructors for undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will be a team player who takes initiative and values collective success of the department over individual achievements.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Acting as the first point of contact for all undergraduate program-related inquiries
• Advising students on academic and / or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Advising students on program and / or course requirements by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
• Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary
• Providing data analysis of course enrolments, waitlists, course caps, priority enrolment indicators, and program enrolments in order to diagnose and anticipate enrolment trends
• Recommending alternatives to enhance and improve course availability, offerings, scheduling
• Coordinating the recruitment and hiring of course instructors, sessional lecturers, and / or stipend instructors
• Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Closing Date : 02 / 25 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 12 $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. 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 [email protected] .

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