Academic Operations & Faculty Support Coordinator

York University International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

York University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Chair/Director and Operations Manager within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The role coordinates non-academic staff workflow and daily operations per university policies.

The position requires knowledge of academic administration, strong MS Office skills, calendar management, and excellent written and oral communication, with emphasis on confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic administration processes and related collective agreements.
• Coordinate committee meetings, take minutes and synthesize information into action.
• Efficient oral communication skills to elicit information and respond to inquiries, interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Efficient planning and organizational skills, coordinating workflow and priorities with high volume.
• Proficient word-processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), database skills (MS Access), calendar/email (Lotus Notes), SIS and ARMS, and updating websites (WordPress/Contribute).
• Typing 40-50 w.p.m., accuracy is essential.
• Demonstrated attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Academic administration

Committee coordination

Minutes

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Planning

Organization

Attention to detail

Typing 40-50 wpm

Education

College Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Lotus Notes

SIS/ARMS

WordPress/Contribute

Job description

York University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to support the Chair/Director and Operations Manager within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The role coordinates non-academic staff workflow and daily operations per university policies.

The position requires knowledge of academic administration, strong MS Office skills, calendar management, and excellent written and oral communication, with emphasis on confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork in a high-volume