Role Overview
Inside Higher Ed is hiring a mid-level Administrative Assistant, Sponsored Learner. This is a full-time role in CA. posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Date Posted: 06/05/2026
Req ID: 48427
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Postgraduate Medical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00052940
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
About us
Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.
Your Opportunity
The Department of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) offers a collaborative professional learning environment dedicated to supporting learners, faculty and staff. We offer a respectful team-oriented culture and value the dedication and innovation of all staff who contribute to our mission. We believe in ongoing improvement and innovation and promote a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.
We are seeking a solution focused and driven Sponsored Learner Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will support the admissions and registration process for Sponsored Learners. You will aid in resolving minor complaints and refer other issues as necessary. You will also be key in providing support to learners on program requirements, procedures, and deadlines. Your creativity and organizational skills will be influential in determining logistics for events and programming.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Resolving minor complaints within the scope of the role and referring larger issues when appropriate
- Implementing plans and process improvements for application process
- Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
- Verifying the accuracy of enrolment information
- Providing detailed information to learners on program requirements, eligibility requirements, procedures, and deadlines
- Receiving and disseminating evaluation materials for review to sponsoring agencies
- Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance, including providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
- Collecting data and generating reports on sponsored trainee registration, leaves, and fellowship programs
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years in a related role, resolving minor complaints and providing detailed information to learners on program and/or course requirements.
- Demonstrated experience determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
- Experience verifying enrollment information
- Experience providing support to individuals in distress
- Demonstrated proficiency collecting data and generating reports
- Strong process improvement mindset
- Ability to problem solve and deal effectively with multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact; ability and willingness to work cooperatively in a challenging and dynamic environment
- Abilityto maintain the strictest of confidence in dealing with sensitive issues/materials
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Data Measurement tools (i.e. survey software)
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be
- Communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
- Resourceful
Closing Date: 06/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Sharon Hung
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.
Job Descriptions Are Available Upon Request For Internal Applicants.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Administrative Assistant, Sponsored Learner position at Inside Higher Ed?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Inside Higher Ed. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Administrative Assistant, Sponsored Learner position at Inside Higher Ed located?
This position is based in CA. Inside Higher Ed has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Administrative Assistant, Sponsored Learner at Inside Higher Ed earn?
Inside Higher Ed has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Administrative Assistant, Sponsored Learner role at Inside Higher Ed posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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