University of Toronto

Administrative Coordinator

University of Toronto$76K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum five years' relevant administrative experience, preferably in a student life environment
  • Experience in managing relationships within diverse academic and community groups
  • Proficient in supporting senior leadership, including calendar management and written communication
  • Experience with data management and administrative systems
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve administrative processes
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite and other digital tools.

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain database records to ensure accuracy
  • Identify and correct data discrepancies efficiently
  • Gather and analyze information for ad hoc data requests
  • Respond to inquiries and escalate issues when necessary
  • Coordinate tasks for projects involving various stakeholders
  • Determine actionable items through information review
  • Verify applicant eligibility and ensure documentation accuracy.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-office position ensuring consistent work environment
  • Term position with a schedule until January 2028
  • Collaboration opportunities with a diverse student and faculty community
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives that impact student life
  • Potential for professional development and process improvement exposure.
  • Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and communication.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 06/02/2026
Req ID: 48371
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Student Success
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Student Success, the Administrative Coordinator will provide abroad range of administrative support and guidance for Student Life Programs and Services. In this role the Administrative Coordinator will will oversee several operational needs to support the advancement of our priorities, including general office support (e.g. submitting service orders, managing room bookings, ordering supplies and equipment); and special administrative projects (including the generation of routine reports and materials).

The incumbent must present a keenness to high qualitycustomer service and partnership demonstrated by interacting knowledgeably and courteously with a variety of individuals including senior administrators, faculty, staff, students and community members. This position requires excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. The incumbent must be able to carry out a broad range of duties while exercising tact, confidentiality, and good judgement. It is important to be able to adapt rapidly from one function to another while maintaining efficiency and accuracy, especially when several projects with varying timelines are in motion. This position requires the incumbent to interface with systems to update information, pull reports, and make decisions in regards to program eligibility.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Updating and maintaining database records
  • Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
  • Probing for information to determine requirements for ad hoc data requests
  • Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
  • Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
  • Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
  • Determining actionable items based on the review of applicable information
  • Verifying the eligibility of applicants; verifying the accuracy and completeness of documents


Essential Qualifications:

  • Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years' of relevant administrative experience supporting senior leaders and the advancement of strategic projects, preferably in a student life setting.
  • Experience maintaining effective working relationships with and between students, faculty, and staff belonging to the University community and external community groups.
  • Demonstrated experience providing dedicated administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar management, committee support and written correspondence.
  • Experience using systems and inputting information into databases.
  • Experience analyzing administrative processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, survey tools, databases and presentation software, and the ability to troubleshoot.
  • Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, understand the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and must be an advocate for equity.
  • Effective time management skills and demonstrated ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of independence, accuracy and quality; working collaboratively with colleagues to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex and competing priorities.


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Multi-tasker
  • Tactful
  • Team player


NOTE: This is an in-office, term position five (5) days per week until January 2028.

Closing Date: 06/10/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time This is an in-office, term position five (5) days per week until January 2028.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Blythe Campbell

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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