Departmental Assistant

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The social sciences Departments of Human Geography, Political Sciences, Global Development Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough consist of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the Faculty’s expertise extend well beyond Canada to cover all regions of the globe. All our programs focus on teaching the core skills of critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and excellence in writing. We also recognize the benefits of co-operative education and offer co-op programs closely aligned with various fields of studies. The programs are designed to intrigue and satisfy students’ curiosity, to nourish their mind, and to equip students to become effective citizens of the global community.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.   

Your opportunity:

As the Departmental Assistant your role is key to providing support to five academic units. You will be the first point of contact for staff, faculty, students and members of the public and will direct them to the appropriate individual, answer questions and provide general information. In addition, you will provide a wide range of administrative services and support, including front-line assistance, producing reports, entering and updating information in databases, website maintenance, coordinating examinations (i.e. submission of grades, course evaluations) and coordinating events (ie. catering, room bookings).

In this dynamic role, you will be reporting into the Manager, Finance and Administration - Human Geography, Political Sciences and Global Development Studies, as well as the Manager, Finance and Administration - Anthropology, Sociology and Health and Society. As this role is a customer-service, front-facing role, handling incoming enquiries and questions from students, faculty, staff and guests, this position will be required to work full-time on-site. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Maintaining a database (creating and updating records) and generating reports
• Tracking and monitoring work order status
• Coordinating the receipt and storage of all examinations and related materials
• Uploading digitized documents to the online recruitment system and maintaining information on digital platforms (ie. websites)
• Collecting and submitting grades and organizing, summarizing and circulating program and/or course evaluations
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming (including booking rooms, catering and arranging appropriate accommodations)
• Preparing expense reimbursements and preparing and issuing invoices for cost recovery
• Prepare draft employment letter, process payroll and submit timesheet for PDF and work-study students

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related administrative experience, supporting multiple academic departments, preferably within a University or higher education environment
• Demonstrated experience acting as first point of contact in supporting multiple academic departments and respond to a high volume of inquiries with excellent customer service.
• Experience working with various examination procedures (ie. collecting and submission of grades, scantron procedures, storage of examinations, deferred exams).
• Experience working with course management systems (i.e. Quercus), databases, as well as MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and virtual platforms (i.e. Zoom, Teams).
• Experience with onboarding of postdoctoral fellows and work-study students including drafting letter of offers, timesheet submissions and coordinating with payroll.
• Verifying that HRIS transactions are processed according to applicable policies, procedures, collective agreements (CUPE3902 Unit 5), and applicable legislated requirements.
• Experience writing and editing digital communications (e.g. Mailchimp) and experience maintaining information on websites (e.g. WordPress or similar software).
• Experience conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities and logistics (including catering, room booking, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in order to respond to various incoming enquiries and requests.
• Familiarity with copyright laws and guidelines in relation to the printing of examinations, quizzes, and tests.
• Ability to exhibit a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity when interacting with all levels of staff, faculty, students and the public. 
• Must display a positive attitude and be flexible, act with discretion, have sound judgment, diplomacy and tact. 
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Efficient
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Tactful
• Team player

Closing Date: 08/04/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.