Date Posted:
10/28/2026Req ID:
50823Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment:
Cell and Systems BiologyCampus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number:
00031426Existing Vacancy:
Yes
About usThe 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.
Your opportunityThe Department of Cell & Systems Biology promotes research and teaching in some of the most dynamic and vital areas of biological research. We facilitate the pursuit of cutting-edge research in the molecular life sciences and systems biology and embrace new methodologies and state-of-the-art technologies. If you're an ambitious and innovative individual, consider a future with us. Located in downtown Toronto and part of the University of Toronto, one of the world’s top research universities, this department is an ideal place to work, research, and make a lasting impression in the field.Under the general direction of the Chair, Graduate Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer,



the Executive Assistant to the Chair provides high-level administrative support to the Chair and Graduate Chair of the Department of Cell & Systems Biology. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the effective and collegial operation of the Chair’s Office. The Assistant to the Chair oversees administrative matters, drafts, edits and proofreads correspondence, reports and other communications and coordinates the Chair’s schedule while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality. The Assistant to the Chair identifies urgent matters of high importance and alerts the Chair to necessary actions, responds to, redirects or escalates enquiries based on the priorities and activities of the Chair's Office. Working under established University procedures and guidelines, the Assistant to the Chair provides high-level administrative support and coordination of academic processes, including academic searches, tenure and promotion reviews, PTR and related committees for the department including the Human Biology Program. The incumbent also supports the Chair and Graduate Chair in planning and coordinating annual departmental events and special initiatives. This includes preparing event communications and invitations, liaising with speakers and service providers, and coordinating logistical arrangements.
Your responsibilities will include
Applying established standards when administering academic search activities
Following administrative rules and procedural instructions




Collecting feedback from search committee members
Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, minutes and follow-up items for the Chair and departmental committees
Collecting and organizing documentation for tenure, promotion, PTR and related faculty review processes, and distributing materials to authorized committee members
Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
Drafting, editing and proofreading correspondence, reports, committee documentation and other departmental communications
Coordinating departmental events, including timelines, invitations and event communications, speaker and service-provider arrangements, venues, catering, audiovisual requirements and event-day logistics
Processing expense reimbursements, making minor purchases and assisting with cost estimates within established procedures and limits
Providing non-supervisory guidance to faculty, staff and committee members on established administrative procedures and documentation requirements
Essential Qualifications
Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum three years of recent and related administrative and executive assistance experience, preferably in an academic or research-intensive institution.
Experience providing administrative support to senior leadership and handling complex, sensitive or confidential administrative matters.
Experience supporting academic HR processes, such as faculty recruitment, tenure and promotion reviews, PTR or related faculty appointment and review activities.
Experience coordinating committee meetings, preparing meeting materials, taking minutes and follo

📌 Executive Assistant To The Chair (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Winnipeg