Date Posted: 08/14/2025
Req ID: 44827
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057898
Note: This is for a part time position at 75% FTE

ABOUT US:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
The Department of History is one of the largest history departments in North America and is internationally renowned. Ranked sixth among public universities worldwide and fourth in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise. The department offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and examine its significance through research, education and life-long learning. It provides an opportunity forindividuals interested in being active in local, national and international research and public affairs to bring unique perspective to important events.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of recent and related front-line customer service experience, preferably in a university environment.
• Experience with record keeping, tracking and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience providing routine answers to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to exercise strong judgement, tact, initiative and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Booking rooms and arranging appropriate accommodations
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required
• Distributing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Updating and maintaining records
• Processing financial transactions in FIS
• Depositing cheques and cash at the bank

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Approachable
• Courteous
• Diligent
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player
  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.
  Closing Date: 08/25/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Part-Time
  Pro-rated Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 7 - $45,177.75 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $57,776.25. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
  Job Category: Administrative / Managerial