Assistant Program Officer Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

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At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.
We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day. 
If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team. 
Job Details:
Position Title: Program Support Officer
Status: Regular Part-time
Hours: 24 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health & Life Sciences: Emergency & Specialized Care; Human Performance & Wellness; and Inclusive & Responsive Education 
Campus/Location: North Campus; In-person
Minimum Starting Salary: $32.61 - Max $37.81

About the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Humber:
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is committed to sharing knowledge and experience with students to help them become skilled, adaptable, compassionate and career-ready graduates. Our faculty experts reinforce excellence and a commitment to social justice and transformation as students learn to work across a range of careers in the healthcare and wellness fields. Teaching and learning are student-centred with an emphasis on technological innovation, diversity and integrated community and clinical industry collaborations.

About the Program Support Officer Role:

The incumbent will provide direct support to academic leadership within the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, delivering a comprehensive range of services to learners, support staff, faculty, and external stakeholders. A significant focus of this role includes coordinating admissions and scheduling, providing academic support to students, and providing administrative support to the faculty, staff, and program. Additional responsibilities span administrative, program, financial, human resources, learner support, marketing, and inter-departmental coordination.

Acting as a key resource, the Program Support Officer supports learners, facilitators, instructors, and administrators in applying Humber's academic policies and procedures. As such, the incumbent plays a pivotal role in enhancing Humber's adult learning environment through ongoing service improvements. The volume and diversity of interactions, especially with learners and cross-functional teams, demands a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and customer service excellence

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program support 

• Administrative support 

• Financial support

• Human resources support

• Admissions support

• Scheduling

• Other assigned duties 

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education
Minimum of a two (2) year diploma or equivalent in the following or related fields:

• Business Administration 

• Human Resources 

• Communications

• Social Sciences

• Health Sciences

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative or student advising experience in a post-secondary environment, including:

  • Experience with a variety of communication platforms.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Teams, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.

  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills.

  • Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum supervision.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

  • Ability to use office equipment and troubleshoot technical minor problems.

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

  • Occupational Health and Safety training is considered an asset.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.  
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks! 

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. 

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).