Director, Office of the Dean

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, invites a Director, Office of the Dean, to drive strategic priorities and oversee multi-stakeholder collaboration. Reporting to the Dean, you will guide senior leaders and navigate complex partnerships.

You will manage the Office's operations, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and advance initiatives across decanal portfolios with an emphasis on equity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive senior administrative experience in a complex environment.
• Experience with government relations and strategic partnerships to secure public funding.
• Experience guiding international strategies, MOUs, and global engagement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central catalyst for key initiatives and strategic priorities for Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
• Oversee cross-portfolio alignment and monitor progress against plans.
• Lead high-priority projects and liaise with government and international partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Project management tools

Job description

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Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Req ID: 50878
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Office of the Dean
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About Us

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With 14 fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals — and dozens more community and clinical care sites — Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada’s most dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.

Your Opportunity

As Director, Office of the Dean, you will serve as the central catalyst for key initiatives and strategic priorities within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Reporting directly to the Dean, you will maintain an integrated view of Faculty-wide priorities, monitor progress against established plans, identify interdependencies and risks, and provide expert research, analysis, and strategic advice to inform decision-making and ensure timely implementation. You will lead high-priority projects, oversee cross-portfolio alignment, and facilitate strategic engagement on government and international relations. Acting as a principal advisor and representative for the Dean, you will liaise with senior academic, hospital and external partners to advance strategic commitments and resolve complex issues. Through exceptional emotional intelligence and forward-thinking problem-solving, you will guide a talented team in managing the operational infrastructure and business systems of the Office of the Dean, elevating service delivery across all decanal portfolios.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience


• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive senior administrative experience, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service and support in a complex, decentralized environment


• Experience contributing to government relations and strategic partnerships to align institutional priorities, expand advocacy networks and secure public funding


• Experience providing consultation on international strategies and partnerships, including aligning global priorities across partner networks, negotiating MOUs, managing high-level visits, and advancing global engagement


• Experience leading cross-functional teams and project groups, coordinating internal and external partners and building collaborative relationships across all organizational levels


• Demonstrated experience in scoping and managing complex projects, leading successful change initiatives, and developing strategic plans, proposals, briefing materials, and performance measures


• Experience drafting high-level briefing notes and proposals, and providing expert guidance to senior leaders on the development of briefs, policy documents, and executive materials


• Strong financial acumen, including financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience


• Experience developing high functioning teams, including a proven track record of success in leading and mentoring staff


• Proven commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity


• Strong technical skills, including a facility for working with project management and AI tools and keeping current with new and emerging technologies


• Proven leadership and management skills, including outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills


• Highly professional demeanor with exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills


• Advanced consulting skills, with the ability to work across the organization to influence decisions for a positive outcome


• Strong ability to demonstrate political astuteness, exercise sound judgement, maintain discretion and manage confidential information that has legal and labour relations implications


• Superior planning and project management skills with a focus on executing and competing tasks under pressure and within tight deadlines


• Ability to maintain a broad perspective, and the ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, learners, senior administrators and external stakeholders

Assets

• In-depth understanding of University organizational structures, governance frameworks, and the priorities of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Closing Date:11/13/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 5 -- Hiring Zone: $125,319 - $146,206 -- Broadband Salary Range: $125,319 - $208,864
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website .