Department & Academic Appointments Coordinator

Date Posted: 04/17/2026
Req ID: 47758
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Biochemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046462
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Biochemistry is a dynamic community of 70 faculty, 150 graduate students and450 undergraduate students. Our research touches on fundamental questions on basic mechanisms of living systems as well as the discovery of new therapeutics against infection, cancer and neurodegenerative disease. Our departmental mission is to offer undergraduate and graduate education that is second-to-none in the world. We aim to prepare the best minds for careers in academia as well as the private sector.

As Department & Academic Appointments Coordinator, this role ensures the effective and efficient operation of the Chair’s Office while providing high-quality administrative support for academic searches, appointments, reviews, and promotions. Working closely with departmental administrative leaders, the coordinator will provide front-line support, serve as a primary resource for departmental inquiries, and participate in department leadership meetings. This position will also be responsible for drafting and editing correspondence, and supporting a range of projects, conferences, and initiatives. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality, are essential for success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support for academic searches and appointments including tracking the status of applications, uploading documents to the applicant tracking system, circulating documents, collecting feedback from search committee members, and preparing contracts by using templates
• Providing support to the tenure and review process by implementing plans and process improvements for tenure and review activities, collecting feedback from committee members, preparing draft statistical reports and summaries, collecting and filing dossier materials, and passing on dossiers for review
• Assisting with administrative tasks related to undergraduate and graduate program support such as scheduling and assisting with undergraduate/graduate student exams, assisting with hiring Teaching Assistants, collating applications and ensuring documentation is correctly submitted for student summer programs, and summarizing program and course evaluations
• Providing committee support, including booking rooms,minute taking and preparing agendas
• Managing the Chair's calendar, arranging travel arrangements and drafting correspondence on behalf of the Chair
• Coordinating event logistics, including booking speakers, arranging catering, and organizing materials
• Assisting with important departmental communications with faculty and with other departments, including newsletters and updates to our department website when needed

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three (3) years' experience supporting senior administrators and programs, preferably within an academic institution
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior administrators by managing calendars, scheduling multiple meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and booking accommodations
• Demonstrated experience supporting programs by coordinating the recruitment of teaching assistants, course instructors, sessional lecturers, and/or stipend instructors
• Experience coordinating examination schedules, organizing and summarizing course evaluations, and checking completeness of applications for student programs
• Demonstrated experience providing support for academic searches, appointments, promotions, and reviews
• Experience supporting committees by minute taking, preparing agendas, collecting feedback and preparing reports, and coordinating logistical details
• Experience providing coordination and support for conferences and events
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; both oral and written
• Excellent customer service skills; able to work effectively with facul