Program Coordinator, CRUISElab (80% FTE, 2 Year TERM)

Date Posted: 11/20/2024
Req ID: 40756
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053227

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

The Investigaytors is a community health leadership program that equips young queer, trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people with the social connections, health knowledge, and community-based research skills they need to be health leaders in their communities. The primary objective of the Investigaytors program is capacity-building through hands-on research experience grounded in the principles of community-based research. With a focus on the sexual and reproductive health of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, program participants will learn the research skills necessary to conduct and analyze data from a national survey.

Your opportunity:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW), University of Toronto ‘s CRUISElab (cruiselab.ca) in collaboration with the Community-Based Research Center (CBRC) are seeking a passionate and organized Program Coordinator to provide administrative and program support to “The Investigaytors” program. Working under the direction of Dr. David Brennan, Founder and Director of CRUISElab and Associate Dean, Research, and with the community/academic mentorship team, the successful incumbent will be responsible for coordinating all administrative aspects of the Investigaytors project and the CRUISElab including meeting/training logistics and facilitation, literature review, drafting training session guides and assisting with the development of the curriculum.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items; Taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Tracking milestones and timelines
• Developing task schedules in concert with project schedules
• Generating reports
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Collecting and submitting expense reimbursement claims
• Directing the work of volunteers in defined activities
• Facilitate weekly training sessions with guest visitors.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing administrative and program support in a research environment.
• Experience working and engaging with 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
• Experience disseminating program information including posting online advertisements to attract program participants
• Experience recruiting program participants and coordinating meetings/events
• Demonstrated experience maintaining information on digital platforms
• Strong awareness and understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ cultural and political values and sensitivities
• Strong technical skills and experience using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience editing content brochures, newsletters, websites, and handbooks and drafting meeting minutes
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to be an effective team player
• Excellent project coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and independently

Assets (Nonessential):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Statistics, Education or Social Sciences
• Experience working or volunteering with community organizations
• Experience conducting evaluation activities
• Understanding of 2SLGBTQ+ health, specifically mental health

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Efficient
• Motivated self-learner
• Organized
• Responsible

Closing Date: 11/29/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pro-rated (80% FTE) Pay Band 07 -- $47,337.60 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $60,538.40. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/ Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Notes: 2 Year Term - 80% FTE (4 days a week)

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.