Program Administrator - 36 Month Appointment (Hybrid)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/22

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/29

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$29.26 - $41.19 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0752

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

36.1 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

The Centre for Research on Community-Oriented Entrepreneurship (CRCE) is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Project Administrator to coordinate the Centre’s day-to-day operations and support its research, student, entrepreneurship and community initiatives. Reporting to the CRCE Director/designate, the incumbent will coordinate multiple projects and priorities, supervise and support student Research Assistants, monitor key deadlines and serve as a central point of coordination between CRCE leadership, researchers, students and external partners.

Job Summary:

Accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining the productive operation of an academic program or department. Responsible for providing overall administrative direction including coordinating all aspects of the program such as curriculum administration, implementation, promotion, recruitment, admissions, resource management, and financial management.



Requires independent decision making within a delegated area of authority and the exercise of leadership in the management of support services

Purpose and Key Functions:

- Provide administrative direction regarding the goals and objectives of the program by examining, reviewing, and assessing long-term and immediate needs.
- Identify and analyze problems with the program and prepare recommendations for review and approval by the program Director.
- Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
- Advise registered and prospective students of program options and requirements which requires maintaining knowledge of course and program curriculum.
- Counsel students to ensure that they understand that course and program selections adhere to established academic, prerequisite, and graduation requirements.
- Assess student priority for limited registration in courses and provide suitable alternatives to meet degree requirements.
- Provide students with information regarding program policies and information about program requirements.
- Use existing admissions criteria to assess program applications and determine which applications are declined admissions and which are eligible for acceptance.




- Review and evaluate academic records to ensure students are eligible to continue in and graduate from the program.
- Investigate questions and resolve problems concerning program, curricula, and admissions.
- Act as a mediator between faculty and students when dealing with various issues, including but not limited to, special accommodations, scheduling conflicts, grades.
- Gather and compile information required for a variety of documents and reports, including but not limited to, program accreditation, enrolment, and degree audits.
- Develop estimates of time, resources, and budgets for various program activities and events.
- Develop the program budget for review and approval.
- Implement and maintain the program budget. Create financial projections and makes adjustments to the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Develop marketing and advertising brochures for a variety of purposes, functions, and events.
- Promote the program to visitors and representatives both internal and external to the University. Represent the program at various recruitment events.
- Create content for the program website. Update information and maintain the website.
- Survey and monitor academic programs offered by competing institutions and conduct research into pedagogical practices.
- Conduct student surveys to ensure that academic programmes are meeting the needs and objectives of both the student and the program.
- Prepare and deliver presentations.

📌 Program Administrator (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada