Faculty of Business Information and Technology – Academic Planning Specialist

Job title: Faculty of Business Information and Technology – Academic Planning Specialist

Job description: Faculty or Department: Faculty of Business and IT

Number of Positions: 1

Position Title: Academic Planning Specialist

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 9 – Starting Salary, Step 1 $69,371

Posting Date: May 13, 2021

Closing Date: May 19, 2021

Job Summary:

The Faculty is seeking an Academic Planning Specialist. Reporting to the Director, Planning and Operations and working closely with the Associate Dean and Academic Advising team, the incumbent will provide support in academic planning.

Nature of work:

The position is responsible for the efficient delivery of a comprehensive set of academic and support services for the faculty.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

• Prepare, plan, schedule course information for scheduling purposes and assist with student registration in the faculty.
• Analyze section and registration data to provide an optimal student and faculty course timetable.
• Working with the Director of Planning and Operations, coordinate teaching load for Faculty Members.
• Respond to queries from Central Scheduling and other Faculties as required.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to faculty members with curriculum changes.
• Coordinate new programs under development to ensure consistency with FBIT curriculum and that Quality Assurance standard is met, as set by CIQE department.
• Coordinate all faculty program reviews when necessary.
• Implement academic student retention strategies by coordinating with the FBIT academic advising team.
• Participate in various faculty academic committees as required.
• Maintain and update faculty/university Academic recruitment material.
• Prepare, develop and maintain various faculty internal academic policies.
• Maintain/revise academic information (i.e. academic calendar; program maps, course descriptions).
• Coordinate/develop various recruitment activities within the faculty.
• Develop and present seminars and informational sessions for students and faculty/staff.
• Produce statistical data and reports as required.

Required Skills

• Well developed written and oral communication skills, and strong presentation, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and possess some experience in database maintenance and report writing.
• Working knowledge of web applications and previous experience with Banner and Curriculog/Acalog would be considered an asset.
• Proven team player dedicated to excellent customer service with public relations skills.
• Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, good judgment, initiative, tact, and discretion.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours to meet deadlines and to attend evening or weekend events and activities.

Education

• Completion of a University Program consisting of Four Academic Years or Equivalent

• Verification of Academic credentials may be required Required Experience
• A minimum of three years of related successful experience in a university environment.
• Experience with data analysis and policy interpretation, implementation, and development.
• Previous experience within an academic advising role is an asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager or , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. Job Location Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Salary Grade

Staff Level 9

Company: University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Expected salary: $69371 per year

Location: Oshawa, ON

Job date: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:31:00 GMT