Receptionist and Office Assistant - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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About us:The 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 opportunity:The Receptionist and O?ce Assistant will provide reception and administrative assistance at the Munk School of Global A?airs & Public Policy. The Receptionist and O?ce Assistant is the front-line receptionist and courteously greets and welcomes all visitors to the o?ce, responds to inquiries and redirects to appropriate contact, assists with student record clerical activities, answers the main telephone line, receives, distributes and sends courier packages and mail; coordinates room bookings and appointments.The incumbent also serves as an integral part of the Masters of Global Affairs and Undergraduate programs teams where they provides administrative support through booking space for classrooms and events; coordinating event logistics; maintaining administrative documents (lists, databases, spreadsheets, flyers and newsletters). The incumbent provides information to prospective students on the application process and assists with preparing admissions applications.The incumbent provides administrative assistance, including creating and updating documents and spreadsheets, maintains ?ling systems and updates School lists, photocopies and collates materials. The Receptionist and O?ce Assistant work with the School administrative sta? to coordinate logistics for events, including making venue and catering arrangements, receiving registrations and compiling material needed for the events. The incumbent collects invoices and receipts for o?ce expenses. To assist with the o?ce operations, the incumbent maintains o?ce supplies, places orders for o?ce equipment maintenance and repairs, and keeps logs of o?ce equipment.Your responsibilities will include:Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriateBooking rooms and arranging appropriate accommodationsLiaising with contacts to ensure consistent administration procedures are followed. Identifying and introducing variations to established administration processesWriting routine documents and correspondence. Verifying the accuracy and completeness of documentsDetermining logistical details and activities for events and/or programmingMaking minor purchasesReporting and following up on facilities issues within the buildingProviding administrative support as needed to the Office of the Director and Executive Director of the SchoolEssential Qualifications:College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum two years recent and related clerical, administrative and reception experience in a post-secondary environment.Experience providing excellent customer services in a busy office environment.Experience scheduling appointments, booking rooms, booking travel arrangements and accommodations.Experience maintaining electronic and physical filing systems.Experience writing, proofreading, and editing documents.Experience making minor purchases, preparing expense, and reimbursements.Experience working with databases.Proficient in MS Word and Excel skills; skilled in data entry and working with databases.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professional with others.Excellent data entry skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace, busy office.Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a tactful, polite, professional and diplomatic way.Assets (Nonessential):Experience with Canva would be an asset.To be successful in this role you will be:CourteousDiplomaticPossess a positive attitudeProactiveTactfulTeam playerPlease Note:This is a term position until August 2027.Internal applicants may request a job description at adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca.Closing Date: 08/03/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 07 - $60,237. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $77,035. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Daniel HoverdLived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.Diversity StatementThe 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.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.Accessibility StatementThe 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.Job Segment: Data Entry, Public Policy, Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Administrative, Government, Legal