{"id":10179,"date":"2021-12-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/?p=10179"},"modified":"2024-06-21T01:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T05:07:09","slug":"work-with-us-and-support-the-growth-of-the-innovation-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/work-with-us-and-support-the-growth-of-the-innovation-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Work with Us and Support the Growth of the Innovation Hub!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-448x448.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Julia Allworth, Manager Innovation Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you someone who has a passion for community, creativity, and accessibility? We&#8217;re excited to share our posting for the Senior Project Assistant role here at the Innovation Hub! To learn more about the role and how to apply, take a look below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-150x150.png\" alt=\"A megaphone\" class=\"wp-image-6375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-448x448.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working&nbsp;as the lead administrator for the Innovation Hub and directly supporting the Manager, Innovation Projects,&nbsp;the Senior Project Assistant&nbsp;takes a leadership role in all&nbsp;elements of strategic and operational planning&nbsp;and communications&nbsp;for the Innovation Hub. They&nbsp;also provide leadership and support to the Innovation Hub teams in carrying out their work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-150x150.png\" alt=\"Icon of a book, pencil, and clock\" class=\"wp-image-6285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-28-448x448.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Project Assistant Job Duties: <\/h2>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Administration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides direct day-to-day administrative support to the Manager, Innovation Projects and the Innovation Hub teams<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Manages payroll &amp; timesheet deadlines, communicates with all individuals on payroll, and collects timesheets in a timely manner<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Supports hiring processes, workflows, and timelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->Supports&nbsp;team members&nbsp;with administrative-related questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Develops materials outside of the scope of design thinking projects, including presentations, professional development, or conference proposals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Checks emails, providing support to community members inquiring at the Innovation hub&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Project Management<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Maintains and oversees the project plans for every initiative at the Innovation Hub, adjusting timelines as necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Uses Asana to manage and update&nbsp;the project management system&nbsp;and prepares twice-weekly project status updates for the leadership team&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Coordinates with the&nbsp;Manager, Innovation Projects and&nbsp;Research Lead on project timelines &amp; needs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Follows&nbsp;up with&nbsp;leadership team members on weekly needs, upcoming project deadlines,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Communications<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Manages the&nbsp;Digital&nbsp;Communications Team Lead (student role) and coordinates all communications strategy and materials for the Innovation Hub&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Oversees deliverables and timelines of communications-related work, including graphic design&nbsp;and&nbsp;formatting, website development, content development, events and more&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Supports developing resources and workflows for communications materials&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Ensures quality control of all materials, including meeting the brand &amp; vision of the Innovation Hub and that materials are accessible for web, digital, and print&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Oversees three websites &amp; content management (including blogs, website accessibility, and web content maintenance):&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure work is completed on time, including:\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Graphic design and formatting:&nbsp;work&nbsp;with the team to develop graphic design materials &amp; final&nbsp;deliverables such as reports, presentations, and more&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Website Development:&nbsp;oversees all website content and managing timelines on any&nbsp;updates and\/or changes&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Content Development:&nbsp;Ideates topics for content creation with team members for two active blog sites, manages timelines and check-ins to support content development.&nbsp;Provides guidance, feedback, and timelines for any posts, deliverables, and projects in this work. Ensures&nbsp;weekly content is provided for the&nbsp;websites&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Supporting Student Teams &amp; Workplace Support<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manages team member access to the Innovation Hub community space and digital sites, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, website(s), and more&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Sends weekly reminders &amp; updates to team members, and develops shared documents for weekly updates across all teams&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Supports developing weekly teachings, resources, and additional processes to support teams&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Supports access-related inquiries or tech-related issues in the space&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Manages and updates Innovation Hub\u2019s SharePoint system for file and document structures and organization&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Supports community events and\/or partner events or initiatives (as needed)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Strategic Development<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Develops project plans for updates, design research projects, events, or additional projects&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Engages in strategic conversations to support the growth of the Innovation Hub, providing feedback\/insight from a Communications and Operations perspective&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Events<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Leads event planning and&nbsp;strategy for Innovation Hub&nbsp;events&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Develops graphics, outreach materials, and event registration with support from the&nbsp;communications team&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Manages communications with event attendees&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Supports virtual and in person event planning and coordination (i.e., event set up, organization, facilitation, etc. as needed)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Develops accessible post-event follow up materials, such as session recordings, materials, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":6376,\"sizeSlug\":\"thumbnail\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-6376\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-150x150.png\" alt=\"A magnifying glass looking at a heart\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-18-448x448.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Overall Qualifications<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to leading in manner that supports a diverse team&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A high capacity individual who can balance multiple projects and work within tight deadlines with competing priorities&nbsp;&#8211; demonstrated ability to organize tasks and balance multiple competing priorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience with digital&nbsp;communications, brand management and graphic design, ability to translate complex data\/information into simple visuals and text&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A strong commitment to and interest in creating safer spaces through an anti-oppressive lens&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A team player with the ability to coach team members and provide input and feedback&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A strong communicator in both oral and written communication,&nbsp;ability to present to interact with&nbsp;diverse audiences&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A strategic thinker with a creative mind who can support team members in building visionary strategies for their work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>High level of patience and strong conversational skills&nbsp;who takes a collaborative approach, enjoys working in teams with diverse members &amp; perspectives&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Highly creative, innovative &amp; an outside-of-the-box thinker&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Technical\/Software Experience Required<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\">\n<li>Advanced experience and skills with the Microsoft Office suite&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Strong communications and graphic design skills with high aptitude in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat DC&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with&nbsp;WordPress&nbsp;and website management&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop original infographics&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Has used collaborative tools around collaboration and ideating etc. (mural, miro, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Details about the Role:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract Length: 12 months<\/li>\n<li>Hours: 35 (full time)<\/li>\n<li>Pay: $27-$32 \/ hour<\/li>\n<li>Expected Start Date: February 1st, 2022<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline: January 9th, 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"id\":6219,\"sizeSlug\":\"thumbnail\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-6219\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-150x150.png\" alt=\"A side profile in front of a clock.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-11-448x448.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:innovationhub@utoronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovationhub@utoronto.ca<\/a> by Sunday January 9th , 2022 at midnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/06\/1G7A8264-2-1-448x448.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Julia Allworth, Manager Innovation Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you someone who has a passion for community, creativity, and accessibility? We&#8217;re excited to share our posting for the Senior Project Assistant role here at the Innovation Hub! To learn more about the role and how to apply, take a look below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-150x150.png\" alt=\"A megaphone\" class=\"wp-image-6375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/files\/2021\/01\/Thematic-Icons-06-448x448.png 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working&nbsp;as the lead administrator for the Innovation Hub and directly supporting the Manager, Innovation Projects,&nbsp;the Senior Project Assistant&nbsp;takes a leadership role in all&nbsp;elements of strategic and operational planning&nbsp;and communications&nbsp;for the Innovation Hub. They&nbsp;also provide leadership and support to the Innovation Hub teams in carrying out their work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/work-with-us-and-support-the-growth-of-the-innovation-hub\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Work with Us and Support the Growth of the Innovation Hub!&rdquo;<\/span>&hellip;<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":372,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_s2mail":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10878],"tags":[34737],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10179"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/372"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10179"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10816,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10179\/revisions\/10816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}