17 Oct
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McGill University
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Montreal
17 Oct
McGill University
Montreal
Position Summary Under the guidance of the Graduate Program Director, the Student Affairs Administrator will be responsible for student admissions, enrolment services, and helping with communications and marketing. The Student Affairs Administrator will help administer and operate graduate programs in translational biomedical engineering and medical technologies; through applied coursework and internships, these programs help prepare students to transition from academia to work in the biomedical industry. The incumbent will participate in student recruitment fairs, student internship programs, convocation and graduation activities; they will offer a variety of student services including guidance for career planning, campus life and engagement, scholarships and student aid, counseling and tutorials, health and mental health, international student services, immigration, services for students with disabilities, and other programs. They will be responsible for offering student affairs services including advising, student records, registration and exam activities, as well as provide the integration of McGill's values, standards, and goals with respect to student life and learning into University policies, operations and procedures. The incumbent’s role is to 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 workplace.
Primary Responsibilities Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the graduate programs and make recommendations to improve efficiency. Review departmental procedures and suggests improvements focusing on productivity and efficiency. Suggest new initiatives for continuous improvement; Provide administrative support for the admission process. Support professors, course coordinators, chairs, graduate program directors on academic programs, departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations, course and seminar management; Act as the point of contact for prospective and graduate students for general information and queries; Review applications for completeness, ensure alignment with eligibility criteria and admissions requirements, calculate cGPA equivalencies, and prepare documentation for submission to the Graduate Program Director for admission decisions. Liaise with applicants and other stakeholders to explain eligibility and admission outcomes, issue offers and ensure appropriate follow‑up; Provide guidance and support and refer the students to the appropriate channels to seek help on academic issues, personal difficulties, student‑supervisor collaboration issues, internship issues, academic path issues, and financial issues. Handle confidential information with a high degree of sensitivity, respect, and diplomacy; Assist the Graduate Program Director with matters such as course equivalencies, recognition of courses from other institutions,
📌 Student Affairs Administrator (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal