University of Toronto

Program Manager

University of Toronto$91K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in education program management, ideally in academia.
  • Proficient in full cycle project management.
  • Experience in program activity support from concept to execution.
  • Familiar with student recruitment strategies.
  • Strong skills in data presentation and analysis for decision support.
  • Leadership abilities with a focus on collaboration and motivation.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and deliver presentations for program promotion.
  • Develop recruitment-supporting plans and assess admissions applications.
  • Create project schedules outlining milestones and deliverables.
  • Produce and analyze complex statistical data for management.
  • Analyze financial trends, preparing reports for strategic decisions.
  • Interpret and apply policies for independent decision-making.
  • Lead and direct activities of project staff.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic and innovative environment at a leading medical education institution.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Engage with a diverse community, enhancing your network.
  • Participate in shaping future medical education strategies.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Req ID: 49710
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Office of the Associate Dean, MD Program
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

As Program Manager, Physician Scientist Training Programs you will be integral to the planning and management of education programs and multiple projects within the Physician Scientist Training Program portfolio. This includes preparing statistical and financial reports for decision making, conducting detailed analysis and evaluation, and building and strengthening relationships with project stakeholders. You will also be integral to supporting recruitment strategies and executing on program activities. Your extensive program and project management experience, combined with your solid collaborative, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills will be key to your success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities, including delivering presentations to promote programs andopportunities.
  • Developing plans that support recruitment strategies; reviewing and assessing student applications for admission into the program and providing detailed information regarding financial awards.
  • Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting.
  • Producing complex statistical information, including providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives.
  • Analyzing financial trends and preparing analytical reports and forecasts for management decision making.
  • Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions.
  • Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function.


Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive education program management experience, preferably within an academic institution.
  • Demonstrated experience with full cycle project management
  • Demonstrated experience supporting program activities, from conceptualization to execution.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting student recruitment strategies.
  • Ability to present and analyze data for decision making purposes and to advance department initiatives.
  • Proven leadership, collaboration, and motivational skills, including the ability to influence others towards a common goal.
  • Strong aptitude with producing statistical and financial reports.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, project management and multi-tasking skills
  • Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with the flexibility, adaptability and desire to learn and embrace new and emerging technology
  • High standard of professionalism and superior communications skills (oral and written)
  • Proven attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem-solve and exercise judgement based on sound principles and to take necessary action


Assets (Nonessential):
  • Experience supporting medical education programs


To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Efficient
  • Motivated self-learner
  • Multi-tasker
  • Organized
  • Resourceful
  • Responsible


Closing Date: 08/18/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Sharon Hung

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.

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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