Job title: Student Affairs Administrator
Company: McGill University
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This is a one-year temporary assignment with the possibility of renewal based in the McGill Engineering Student Centre.
Position Summary:
Provide the integration of McGill’s values, standards, and goals with respect to student life and learning into University policies, operations and procedures. Ease students’ integration into University life, support students’ learning and guide them towards a rewarding student life experience by offering a broad range of services in a supportive environment. Provide student admissions and enrolment services for undergraduate, graduate, certificates and diploma programs. Participate in student recruitment fairs, student exchange programs, convocation and graduation activities. Oversee government reporting and compliance. Offer a variety of student services including career planning, campus life and engagement, scholarships and student aid, counselling and tutorial, health and mental health, international student services, immigration, services for students with disabilities, religious life, and other programs. Offer student affairs services including advising, student records, registration and exam and invigilation activities. Offer programs related to athletics and recreation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance to students at the undergraduate level on a wide variety of issues, as well as Faculty/Departments/Schools regarding academic policies and procedures. Provides guidance and support regarding academic performance, academic programs and courses, and possible alternatives. Recognizes and encourages students to seek counselling where necessary
- Answers questions related to student records, student affairs, registration, transfers, readmission, exchanges and general inquiries
- Supports the development and implementation of a marketing plan and recruitment activities to attract students (undergraduate and graduate) from targeted populations and increase yield of these targets
- Adapts existing programs/projects/activities and supports the development of new ones to achieve the recruitment and yield objectives for the target populations
- Assists in the evaluation of degree completion for students who have applied to graduate
- Monitors and updates websites for prospective Engineering undergraduate and graduate students
- Supports the organization of recruitment events for prospective undergraduate and graduate students including: Canadian Graduate Engineering Consortium (CGEC), Caravan Visits to Cégeps; McGill Open House; McGill Engineering Research Symposium (MERS), Meet McGill/Campus Connect, webinars and info sessions etc.
- Supports the creation of a marketing approach and promotional materials in collaboration with the Faculty Communications Officer and the Social Media Administrator
- Takes part in committees and projects as requested
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Seeking an individual who is enthusiastic to provide support to students and with an interest in student recruitment. Student Affairs experience required. Experience with post-secondary student recruitment a definite asset. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet frequent and regular deadlines. Proven track record in supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives. Must be a self-starter with leadership, communication, writing and presentation skills, while also being a collaborative and team player. Strong relationship building skills and ability to develop and nurture partnerships. Client-focused and service-oriented. Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using Windows, word processing, Excel and other spreadsheets, databases, Banner SIS, Minerva, e-mail and other related software. Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience with DEC III /
Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level H) $33.05 – $40.97
Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor: Student Affairs Manager
Position End Date (If applicable): 2024-12-31
Deadline to Apply: 2023-11-28
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .
Expected salary:
Location: Canada
Job date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:36:00 GMT
