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Job ID
76189
Job Title
ADMIN ASST, ACADEMIC (III) - Part-time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/05/14
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
2026/05/27
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 6
Salary Range
$26.99 - $38.03 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0677
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
17.5
Posting Details
Schedule
17.5 hours per week, schedule to be discussed with the successful candidate
Expected Start Date
June 29, 2026
Education Level
2 year Community College diploma in Office Administration or related field of study.
Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Job Description
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking a part-time (17.5 hours per week) Graduate Administrative Assistant. This position will be responsible for supporting the students in the School of Computational Science and Engineering. The School of Computational Science and Engineering offers graduate students the opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary research and education programs in science, engineering and business. Major responsibilities will include: managing the graduate admissions process; managing curriculum updates and course scheduling; supporting applicants through the admission process; supporting current students with administrative processes throughout their program of study; assisting with departmental review processes; website and social media presence; coordinating and/or assisting with special events and department seminars.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the department's administrative team, providing back up and assistance to other team members as required.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department. Plans and coordinates a variety of academic program or department events and activities and is also accountable for monitoring the graduate program budget and forecasting financial gains and shortfalls. Performs the duties of the position in accordance with established policies, procedures, and calendar of events. Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff.
Purpose and Key Functions:
Supervison:
Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff
Assets:
Prior experience at McMaster in a graduate program setting.
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will ideally have experience working in the university environment at the graduate program level.
Qualified candidates will have a thorough understanding of McMaster's graduate programming and academic policies; proficiency in office software (Microsoft 365 - Word, Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint) experience using Mosaic/Peoplesoft and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
The ideal candidate will be friendly, energetic, tactful, highly organized and motivated, and able to work well under pressure. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills as there will be daily interaction with faculty, students, staff, applicants, other departments and members from the external community. Must have the ability to work both independently and part of a team to meet strict deadlines and handle heavy volumes of work during peak periods. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Please attach a cover letter and resume when submitting your application online.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Hybrid Work Language
To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.
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Identify and analyze problems with the program and prepare recommendations for review and approval.
Investigate questions and resolve problems concerning program, curricula, and admissions.
Inform faculty of student eligibility for funding opportunities and discuss funding scenarios and scholarship options on a case by case basis.
Advocate on behalf of students who require accommodations or non-standard arrangements with regards to funding and program requirements.
Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
Identify external funding opportunities and identify candidates in the program who meet the criteria for these competitions.
Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Create financial projections and make adjustments to the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
Deliver a variety of academic program or department presentations.
Review and process applications for internal and external scholarship competitions and program admission.
Compile and distribute application and admission files for review by the Admissions Committee.
Assess and summarize the qualifications of eligible applicants and ensure that all applications are complete.
Provide updates to applicants about the status of their application.
Coordinate and organize regularly recurring events such as registration, timetabling, room bookings, examinations, committee meetings, and course material requests.
Monitor and review program registrations and liaise with other departments to process changes to student records and registration.
Compile course information and update course calendar information.
Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.
Greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries in person, by telephone and via email and respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
Provide program and admissions information to potential applicants, students and faculty.
Act as a liaison between students and the various individuals and offices within and external to the department.
Inform faculty of established procedures for exam preparation and grade submissions. Ensure that proper procedures are followed and deadlines are adhered to.
Ensure that there are no conflicts with student timetables and work with the appropriate office to resolve course conflicts.
Monitor student course registration and provide electronic permissions to allow students to enrol in limited enrolment courses.
Monitor budgets and reconcile accounts. Complete financial forms such as travel expense reports, electronic cheque requisitions, purchase orders and journal entries.
Gather and compile the paperwork required to facilitate hiring and payment processes.
Input financial and employee information required to process pay.
Write a variety of documents such as correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
Format, word process, edit, and proofread a variety of documents and materials.
Gather and compile data and documentation for a variety of reports, memos, and program activities.
Gather, assemble, and distribute documentation required for registration, course material, grade appeals, reinstatements, course overload and prerequisite permissions, and transfer credits.
Collect, verify, and input data into a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
Update and maintain information and content on websites and social networks.
Coordinate the calendar of supervisor and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Schedule and coordinate meetings including room bookings, agendas, catering and travel arrangements.
Monitor and order office supplies.
Source and obtain pricing information for office supplies and equipment.
Set up and maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
Classify, sort, and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
Update and maintain confidential files and records. Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies.
Assemble, copy, collate, and disseminate a variety of documents and materials.
Open and distribute incoming mail and faxes.
Prepare outgoing mail, faxes, and courier shipments.
Maintain the confidentiality of student files and documents.
