Instructional Support Assistant (Term)

Details of the offer

Date Posted: 10/25/2024
Req ID: 40403
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Economics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00050725
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.
Your opportunity:
The Department of Economics ranks among the top economics departments internationally and is ranked number one in Canada. Nearly 70 per cent of all students take at least one course in economics during their undergraduate studies and our faculty is committed to educating and inspiring them all. Teaching and research in our department span a wide range of fields including theory, applied data analysis and econometric methodology. Located in the downtown core of Canada's largest city, our department is immersed in a rich environment of rapidly expanding business and financial capital.
Under the general supervision of the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies and in consultation with faculty and lecturers, the incumbent is responsible for providing administrative support for the teaching of Economics course, particularly for first and second-year courses.
Your responsibilities will include: Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriateDisseminating program and/or service informationCoordinating the submission process of student grades/marksCoordinating the preparation and distribution of program and/or course materialCoordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, actions and follow-up itemsProofreading and fact-checking contentEditing programs and service materialLiaising with stakeholders to coordinate space and resource requirementsEssential Qualifications: Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum two years of recent and related experience providing administrative support to university faculty, TAs, and staff in the coordination of labs for first and second-year coursesExperience proofreading and formatting lecture notes, problem sets, tests and examsDemonstrated experience using software to scan and prepare tests/exams for markingDemonstrated experience working with databases and surveys and generating reportsExperience working with and providing information to undergraduate studentsDemonstrated experience applying academic policies and processesExperience organizing and planning of meetings and eventsWell-developed and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills and the ability to multi-taskAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Access ROSI and CrowdmarkAbility to work effectively as a team memberTo be successful in this role you will be: AdaptableGoal orientedOrganizedTactfulTeam playerPlease note this is a TERM position ending in January 2026. Closing Date: 11/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
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.
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.
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.
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