The new Director of the President’s Office at the University of St. Michael’s College brings with her a decade of experience working at the University of Toronto, as well as time spent with the City of Toronto.
Melodie Buhagiar, who holds a degree from Carleton University’s School of Journalism, begins her duties at St. Michael’s on November 29, 2021.
Buhagiar joined the University of Toronto in 2011 as the Office Manager and Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where her duties included providing operational management of the Dean’s Office, leading a variety of special projects, rolling out major initiatives, and providing support to academic recruitment, tenure, promotion and retention processes at the School.
Most recently, she worked in U of T’s Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, as Project Support and Faculty and Academic Life Consultant, where she provided service on a full range of academic human resources matters to academic divisions across the University of Toronto.
Before joining the U of T in 2011, Buhagiar worked for the City of Toronto, including time as a political staffer.
“I am honoured to join the University of St. Michael’s College in this capacity, and look forward to the opportunity of contributing to the St. Mike’s community,” says Buhagiar. Her duties will also include serving as secretary of the University’s Collegium.
University President David Sylvester describes Buhagiar as a valuable addition to his staff, particularly given her broad experience at U of T.
“Melodie handled a vast range of issues in the 10 years she worked at U of T and her understanding of the workings of the University, as well as her extensive experience with post-secondary needs and concerns, will serve St. Michael’s well. I am very pleased that Melodie will be joining our team.”