Deputy Secretary of the Governing Council

Date Posted: 05/28/2025
Req ID: 43083
Faculty/Division: Office of the Governing Council
Department: Office of the Governing Council
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Reporting to the Secretary of the Governing Council, the Deputy Secretary provides oversight and management of the Secretariat within the Office of the Governing Council, coordinating and guiding the tri-campus Secretariat team. This position, along with those of the Assistant Secretaries, is also responsible for supporting the work of the Governing Council by providing secretariat support for assigned Boards, Campus Councils and Committees of the Governing Council or other bodies as established from time to time, and by providing advice and information on policies, precedents, procedures and protocol. In collaboration with the Secretary of the Governing Council, the Deputy Secretary is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing strategies to meet the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) objectives related to institutional governance. Apart from the provision of procedural advice, the incumbent maintains strict neutrality in providing policy advice and in the performance of their duties. The incumbent is also a liaison between and among governance bodies, senior administration and constituent groups, and advises parties on matters that come before governance. In the absence of the Secretary or at the Secretary’s request, reviews and executes contracts and agreements under seal.

Qualifications Required:

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
University graduation; advanced degree an asset or equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience of governance committee work in a senior leadership role and/or senior administrative experience in an academic environment, or equivalent. Experience in a post-secondary educational institution required. In-depth knowledge and sophisticated understanding of governance in the public sector, of the roles of university governing bodies and of current academic work on governance in post-secondary education. Working knowledge of diverse legislation relevant to the University’s governance.

SKILLS:

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Sharepoint.

OTHER:

Strong leadership and management skills; strong communication and analytical skills; ; a demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion; precision of thought and attention to detail; the ability to apply principles to factual situations; a well-developed sense of process; ability to serve the needs of multiple “clients” needs while preserving and guarding the intent/integrity of policy and principles with utmost neutrality and objectivity; Strong “integrative” skills related to understanding cross-functional implications and inter-relationships of issues and decisions; integrity; meticulous approach to work; ability to deal with difficult or confidential situations; political sensitivity, tact and diplomacy; strong negotiation and persuasion skills; ability to remain neutral in highly trying or political circumstances; ability to influence others over whom there is no direct reporting relationship to achieve tasks and functional responsibilities by means of esteem, credibility and relationship-building skills.

NOTE: Travel to all three U of T campuses will be required.

Closing Date: 06/08/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time NOTE: Travel to all three U of T campuses will be required.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 8 -- Hiring Zone: $162,426 - $189,500 -- Broadband Salary Range: $162,426 - $270,712 (Open)
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial