University of Toronto

Project & Administrative Coordinator

University of Toronto$81K — $103K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum five years' experience in project coordination or administrative support in a university setting.
  • Proven track record in planning and coordinating Faculty or Department-wide projects, with accreditation experience preferred.
  • History of effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including preceptors.
  • Proficient in maintaining course information in student information systems.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement various phases of projects.
  • Execute tasks to adhere to production schedules and project timelines.
  • Research and analyze project challenges, providing recommendations for solutions.
  • Track project progress through information collection and management.
  • Ensure the accuracy of project documentation and related information.
  • Coordinate tasks among stakeholders for strategic initiatives and projects.
  • Maintain senior staff calendars alongside project-related tasks.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development resources and programs.
  • Flexible working arrangements available.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse team in a prestigious educational environment.
  • Access to campus facilities and employee support services.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 09/08/2026
Req ID: 50103
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Academic Administrative Services and to the Associate Dean, Academic, the incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic (Education Office) and its portfolio, which encompasses all academic programs offered by the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and includes matters pertaining to overall program quality, program review and accreditation and student conduct. Additionally, the incumbent provides executive assistance to the Associate Dean, Academic in a range of responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and implementing project phases
  • Executing assigned tasks according to production schedules and project plans
  • Researching, analyzing and recommending solutions to project challenges
  • Tracking and collecting information on project progress
  • Verifying the accuracy of information in project documentation
  • Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
  • Maintaining senior staff calendars
  • Maintaining course information on student information systems


Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years of experience providing project coordination and/or administrative support in a university environment.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating Faculty or Departmental-wide projects. Experience with accreditation and/or quality assurance reviews is an asset.
  • Experience working effectively with internal and external (i.e., preceptors) stakeholders.
  • Experience maintaining course information (i.e., updating course information and changes) on student information systems.
  • Experience with Concur (or similar expense reimbursement platforms) and submitting expense reimbursements.
  • Experience preparing contracts using defined criteria and templates.
  • Experience writing summary reports on programs and services.
  • Experience implementing plans and process improvements for administrative workflows.
  • Experience maintaining senior staff calendars.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Planner, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Superb organizational skills, time management, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects with conflicting deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact; ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Diligent
  • Diplomatic
  • Proactive
  • Resourceful


Note:

  • This is a term position until October 2027.


Closing Date: 09/22/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term. This is a term position until October 2027.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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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