Academic Programs Officer

Job Responsibility:

Date Posted: 01/08/2024 Req ID: 35593 Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough Department: UTSC:Ofc of the Vice-Prin (Acad) & Dean Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Position Number: 00033045

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 our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey. The Office of the Dean provides leadership in academic programming and services to the campus, ensuring a positive and academically responsive environment to change. Within the broader University community, the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean represents the policies and points of view of U of T Scarborough, and makes independent judgments on University matters. Within U of T Scarborough, the Vice-Principal & Dean promotes the teaching, research, and scholarship of the faculty, the career development of the administrative staff, and the overall well-being of students.

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: Under the general direction of the Manager, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Post-Doctoral Initiatives and in close consultation with the Vice-Dean, Teaching, Learning & Undergraduate Programs, Vice-Dean Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs & Curriculum, the Academic Programs Officer is responsible for managing and supporting activities related to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum cycle and academic programs. This includes the strategic planning and implementation process in areas such as program development and delivery, program closures, development of academic pathways, program quality assessment and improvement and program reviews as part of the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process. The incumbent also oversees the production of the UTSC academic calendar and manages the program and unit review process ensuring that all internal and external requirements are adhered to. Working closely with members of the Dean's Office, Chairs, members of the Registrar's Office at UTSC, and the Provost's Office, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that these processes operate in accordance with the highest academic and procedural standards, thereby advancing UTSC's academic aspirations and reputation. The Academic Programs Officer will provide project management and coordination oversight and support for initiatives and funding programs that incentivize and support the embedding of equitable, inclusive and anti-racist principles in UTSC'S curricular requirements, pedagogical approaches, and supports. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising staff and academic leaders on program curriculum change policies and procedures
• Preparing and disseminating curriculum cycle timetables
• Keeping well-informed on University programs, policies and procedures
• Leading the development and making recommendations for policy, procedures and best practices for the unit
• Developing charter, scope, resources and schedule for project(s)
• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with senior management to gain approval for strategies and plans
• Drafting internal and external communications
• Developing and maintaining project quality control standards

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six to seven years of direct recent and relevant experience in academic program evaluation, academic program development, or academic program and course curriculum changes at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated capacity to implement quality assurance/continuous quality improvement processes
• Must have complex project coordination and management experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated excellence in complex writing and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with equity-based, anti-racist, anti-colonial, and accessible curriculum development
• Adapt problem solver with exceptional organizational skills and flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances
• Ability to manage multifaceted, concurrent projects and tasks
• Must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills who can also work independently to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Applicants are also 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:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive

Note: A full is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office. This is a TERM position ending in July 2025. This role is 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.

Closing Date: 01/21/2024, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type : Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 15 - $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. 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.