Program Coordinator, CRUISElab - Part-Time Term (50% FTE)

Date Posted : 06 / 27 / 2024

Req ID : 38345

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Social Work

Department : Faculty of Social Work

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : 00053227

Description : About us :

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.

The Investigaytors is a community health leadership program that equips young queer, trans, and Two-Spirit people with the social connections, health knowledge, and community-based research skills they need to be health leaders in their communities.

The primary objective of the Investigaytors program is capacity-building through hands-on research experience grounded in the principles of community-based research.

With a focus on the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people, program participants will learn the research skills necessary to undertake their own explorations of the development of a mental health intervention for 2SLGBTQ+ people and communities.

Your opportunity :

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW), University of Toronto s CRUISElab (cruiselab.ca) in collaboration with the Community-Based Research Center (CBRC) are seeking a passionate and organized Program Coordinator to provide administrative and program support to The Investigaytors program.

Working under the direction of Dr. David Brennan, Founder and Director of CRUISElab and Associate Dean, Research, the successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating all administrative aspects of the project including meeting logistics, literature review, and assisting with the development of the curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items; Taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Tracking milestones and timelines
• Developing task schedules in concert with project schedules
• Generating reports
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and / or programming
• Collecting and submitting expense reimbursement claims
• Directing the work of volunteers in defined activities
• Facilitate weekly training sessions with guest visitors

Essential Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing administrative and program support in a research environment
• Experience working and engaging with 2SLGBTQ+ communities
• Experience disseminating program information including posting online advertisements to attract program participants
• Experience recruiting program participants and coordinating meetings / events
• Demonstrated experience maintaining information on digital platforms
• Strong awareness and understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ cultural and political values and sensitivities
• Strong technical skills and experience using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience editing content brochures, newsletters, websites, and handbooks and drafting meeting minutes
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to be an effective team player
• Excellent project coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and independently

Assets (Nonessential) :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Statistics, Education or Social Sciences
• Experience working or volunteering with community organizations
• Experience conducting evaluation activities
• Understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ health, specifically mental health

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Efficient
• Motivated self-learner
• Organized
• Responsible

Closing Date : 07 / 09 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Grant - Term

Schedule : Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : USW Pay Band 07 Pro-rated at 50% FTE is $29,006 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $37,094.50.

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

Notes : This is a Part-Time Term position at 50% FTE for 2 years .

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.