Graduate Coordinator
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Req ID: 50844
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Biological Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00060207
Existing Vacancy: Yes
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 our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) pursues detailed knowledge of the natural world, effective management of natural resources, novel technologies and medical techniques. The Department of Biological Sciences is comprised of faculty who are innovative researchers and engaging teachers that make important contributions to society. The Department fosters research and teaching partnerships, along with Co-op programs to create exciting opportunities for hands-on learning and outstanding scholarship at the vibrant, diverse and expanding campus that is UTSC.
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:
Reporting to the Manager, Operations and Finance, the Graduate Coordinator will provide integral support in the development and launch of our new doctoral program in Interdisciplinary and Applied Biology, as well as general administrative support to research operations in the Department of Biological Sciences. Responsibilities will include responding to enquiries from faculty, staff and students, including Postdoctoral Fellows, disseminating program information, and supporting the submission of program applications, while keeping well informed on University policies and procedures. In addition, this position will coordinate meeting schedules and other events, communicate agendas, action and follow-up items, as well as manage records though the organization of materials and institutional filing systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for program-related enquiries
- Determining logistics for program activities
- Keeping well-informed on changes to courses, program requirements, policies and procedures
- Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
- Analyzing and recommending changes to academic calendar content
- Preparing orientation packages
- Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional/outreach materials
- Determining work priorities based on knowledge of deadlines
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum three years of recent related work experience providing support to faculty with their academic programs
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience working with Student Information Systems (e.g. Acorn, ROSI, Quercus)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to interact with faculty, staff and students in a tactful, professional and diplomatic manner
- Ability to be thorough when reviewing documentation that must meet specific criterion and have excellent attention to detail
- 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
- Superb organizational, coordination, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Assets (Nonessential):
- Experience supervising casual staff or students
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Approachable
- Articulate
- Efficient
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Tactful
- Team player
Notes:
- This is a one (1) year TERM position.
Closing Date: 11/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $75,004 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $95,915. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Divisional HR Office Email: humanresources.utsc@utoronto.ca
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.
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.
Indigenous Substantiation Process
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.
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Organization
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U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.
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We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.
Employees have access to:
- Excellent health and dental benefits;
- On-site support for training and career development;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Childcare subsidy;
- Tuition waivers;
- Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
- Generous paid time off;
- Support on equity and diversity issues;
- On-site child care;
- University Pension Plan;
- Subsidized athletic facility membership;
- World-renowned libraries;
- Confidential counselling services;
- Parking and TTC Metropasses;
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
- Continued health benefits for pensioners.
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