Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator, The BRIDGE

Date Posted: 08/08/2024
Req ID: 39206
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Library The Bridge
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00056314

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials in many formats. The library offers an extensive reference and research service and holds a local collection of about 400,000 print items, journal subscriptions, sound recordings, videos and films, a leisure reading collection, special research and archival collections. The library’s collections are complemented by our services and professional staff of librarians and technicians that support the daily operation of a library that is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion to help create a truly rich and engaging academic experience.

The BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of Management and the UTSC Library. It is where business, research and innovation converge, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship, research, advanced training programs, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library, finance and data lab, collaboration space. We are a U of T accelerator focused on formation of student ventures, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships.

The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

As a key member of a dynamic team deeply committed to the success of students and faculty, the Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator operates under the guidance of The BRIDGE, Director of Operations & Library Services. The Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for providing high quality services to users of The BRIDGE's Finance & Data Lab, a state-of-the-art facility that prepares students for their academic and professional pathways in the areas of finance and data.

The Finance & Data Lab Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering structured curricular and co-curricular instructional sessions on the use of financial research and analysis applications (for example: FactSet, Bloomberg, CapIQ) and data analytics tools (eg: R, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau), as well as providing support to researchers and instructors, creating and delivering experiential learning opportunities for students, including supporting the UTSC Trading Competition and UTSC Student Managed Fund.

The incumbent is also responsible for training and supervising a team of student employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs (including curricular, co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities)
• Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
• Advising instructors on academic quality evaluation strategies
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Developing a comprehensive formal training program that supports operational objectives
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
• Directing the activities of casual staff (and work-study)

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, or related discipline or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum four years related experience at a University developing instructional design plans, implementing and delivering instructional programs involving financial technologies and financial theories and concepts and conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning. Must have a strong understanding of the finance sector, or experience working in the finance industry.
• Experience and strong proficiency using financial research and analysis applications (e.g. FactSet, Bloomberg, CapIQ), data analytics tools (e.g. R, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau) and Excel, including VBA programming
• Experience instructing and training students in the use of financial applications and databases, including financial modelling
• Experience providing support and feedback to instructors on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum and co-curriculum programs
• Experience conducting financial research and analysis, including market data analysis to inform programs
• Experience working with students to provide networking opportunities, work-integrated learning and experiential learning opportunities
• Experience supervising student staff (casual, work-study students)
• Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, presentation and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of current business news, financial markets, financial literacy and related trends
• Highly motivated, creative thinker with proven ability to take initiative and problem-solve
• Excellent ability to work with a team as well as independently
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Working towards completion of the CFA designation

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Entrepreneurial
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Note: 

• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 08/25/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

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 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.