Practicum Assistant (TERM, 80% FTE)

Practicum Assistant (TERM, 80% FTE)

Date Posted : 03 / 24 / 2025

Req ID : 42247

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Social Work

Department : Faculty of Social Work

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description : About us :

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity :

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Field Education, and working within a high-functioning team, the Practicum Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of support in the administration of Practicum courses. Major duties include acting as the first point of contact for staff, students and field instructors about issues related to practicum placements, and database administration. The incumbent works with students to facilitate matching to a practicum and maintains records and reporting on practicum and student information. In addition, the incumbent : prepares and edits correspondence, reports, and content for website; coordinates workshops and meetings; and performs committee work including minute-taking. The Practicum Assistant provides user training and support for students, field instructors, educational coordinators, faculty-field liaisons and Practicum Office staff in using the practicum administration system (PAS) and other applications. The Practicum Assistant also works with the database programmer to enhance the functionality of the PAS including identifying areas for improvement and designing reports.

This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .

Your responsibilities will include :

• Providing detailed information on program and / or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and / or programming
• Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and / or handbooks
• Maintaining information on digital platforms and / or printed materials
• Handling sensitive and / or confidential information
• Generating reports
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
• Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance

Essential Qualifications :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

Closing Date : 04 / 01 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone (Pro-rated, 80% FTE) : USW Pay Band 10 $56,675.20 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $72,476. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Student Services

Notes : TERM position - 2 years from date of hire. Part-Time : 80% FTE (4 days / week)

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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