Director advising the University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy Dean on governance, policy, and executive operations. Coordinating academic approvals, quality assurance, strategic planning, and confidential institutional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Advance the Dean's institutional mandate by facilitating, implementing and coordinating Faculty-wide academic, governance and strategic priorities
Provide leadership for academic lifecycle activities, governance, strategic planning, executive operations and special institutional initiatives
Serve as the Dean's principal advisor on governance, institutional policy and executive decision-making
Advise senior leaders on academic initiatives requiring Faculty and University approval
Support undergraduate and graduate program reviews, new program approvals and quality assurance processes under UTQAP
Advise the Dean and Chair of Faculty Council on complex, sensitive or politically significant matters
Coordinate initiatives requiring Faculty Council, Provostial and Governing Council approvals
Develop, implement and evaluate governance frameworks, administrative policies, operational processes and institutional initiatives
Ensure compliance with University policies, accreditation standards and Faculty governance
Manage highly confidential matters requiring judgment, diplomacy, political acuity and discretion
Provide direct executive administrative support to the Dean and Associate Deans when requested
Liaise with senior administrators and manage complex, confidential and sensitive matters
Requirements
University degree in a related field required
Advanced degree an asset or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years of progressive experience in academic administration, governance, policy development, quality assurance, accreditation, strategic planning, executive advisory, and executive support within a post-secondary environment
Demonstrated leadership, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, political acuity, project leadership and management expertise
Committee management experience
Ability to manage highly confidential matters
Experience liaising with senior administrators and handling complex, confidential and highly sensitive matters
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience managing multiple complex projects to completion
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Ability to assimilate and interpret significant amounts of information
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various scheduling software products
Self-starter; detail-oriented; responsive; flexible in a consensus-driven environment
Ability to work effectively with high-level staff across the University system and outside organizations
Keen understanding of governance policies and procedures
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