Director, Office of the Dean

at University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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Closing date

14 November 2026

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

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30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

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

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