We are looking for a Program Coordinator for our Graduate Training Program who will be based in the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to work with graduate students in law and with health law faculty at four universities – Toronto, Dalhousie, Sherbrooke and Alberta. This is an 80% role and flexible work hours can be negotiated. For more about the program please see
http://www.healthlawtraining.ca/

Please distribute this advertisement through your networks and/or to anyone you think may be interested.

Contact:
Dr. Colleen Flood at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions about the role and scope of this position

Applicants must apply by 17 April 2012 on-line at:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
and not through the contact noted above. Please look for Program Coordinator
09N-TERM (80% FTE)
Requisition ID: 1200254

Description:
Under general direction of the Principal Investigator for Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) training grant in Health Law, Ethics and Policy, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective and efficient administrative infrastructure to support the functions and services of the CIHR Health Law, Ethics and Policy Training Program for graduate students.  The incumbent will act as the main point of contact for the Training Program and will liaise with graduate trainees and faculty/researchers at the four partnering institutions and other key contacts from different sectors including international institutions.  S/he will coordinate the application process and candidate selection process for the training program and will be responsible for developing and managing the trainee, alumni, faculty and decision-maker databases and the program filing system.  S/he will manage and coordinate all program events, meetings, and maintain the program's website and administer the internship program.  The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Program's finances and will collaborate with the Faculty of Law's finance office in monitoring the budgets, processing payments, and fund transfers.  The incumbent will also be responsible for the collection and presentation of data for evaluation of the Program on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications:
Minimum

Education:
University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
Minimum three years' related experience in office management, budgeting and program administration as well as experience in developing infrastructure to support administrative functions and services including proven experience in database and filing systems development and management.  Experience with data collection and evaluation considered a definite asset as is experience working in the health sector, the public policy arena or for a health research organization.  Familiarity with the University and the granting agency's policies and procedures is an asset.

Other:
Proven experience in web editing and maintenance as well as proficiency in various software programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Access). Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.  Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality is imperative.  Demonstrated initiative, tact and diplomacy.  Ability to work very independently and as well as in a team.  Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills.  Demonstrated ability to communicate coherently and courteously with a wide range of audiences (e.g. University faculty/researchers, students, alumni of the Program, administrators and private/public sector officials both in and outside of Canada).  Demonstrated flexibility in performing work.  Attention to detail.  Ability to prioritize workload and meet externally imposed deadlines.  Willingness to take responsibility for independent actions.  Competency in French would be considered an asset.

Job Field:
Administration

Campus:
St. George (downtown Toronto)
Department: Faculty of Law

Schedule:
Part-time

Appointment Type:
Grant - Term

Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate:
09N -- $54,780 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $70,000 - The pay scale and classification for this position is subject to review pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Finalization Protocol.

Pro-rated Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate:
$43,824 to $56,000

Percentage of FTE:
80

Notes:
Term position from date of hire to March 31st, 2014 with possibility of renewal.

Job Posting: 30/Mar/12
Job Closing Date: 17/Apr/12