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Position Summary:

- Support the work of the Provostial Advisory Committee for Students and Scholars at Risk through meeting coordination, agenda development, stakeholder engagement, note-taking, project implementation, and preparation of reports and briefing materials.
- Conduct environmental scans and research on promising practices related to supporting students and scholars at risk in higher education contexts.
- Lead the development of a recommendations report for the Provost, synthesizing research findings, stakeholder input, and committee discussions to identify strategic approaches for advancing institutional support for students and scholars at risk, including both traditional in-person programs and alternative forms of scholarly engagement.
- Support the administration and ongoing development of the Students and Scholars at Risk Fund, including communications drafting, meeting support, stakeholder outreach, event and logistics coordination, and project planning.
- Prepare written materials such as briefing notes, reports, presentations, correspondence, and funding-related communications for internal and external audiences.
- Track project milestones, document decisions and action items, and contribute to the implementation of committee recommendations and related initiatives.





Qualifications:

Graduate student currently enrolled at McGill University, with knowledge of refugee student experiences and the postsecondary education sector.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$30.00Hours per Week:

8 (Part time)Location:

Sherbrooke 550Supervisor:

Director, Equity, Diversity & InclusionPosition Start Date:

2026-08-31Position End Date:

2027-08-30Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-01This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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, [email protected].

📌 Research Assistant (Sherbrooke)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Sherbrooke