McGill University

AcademicAffairsAdministrator

$62–73k Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Academic Affairs Administrator at McGill University. Skills: Academic affairs administration, Recruitment processes, Staffing activities, Immigration processes. Administer academic recruitment. Administer academic appointment processes”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Identify process improvements; Implement process improvements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 Years Related Experience

Nice to Have

Prior knowledge of IRCC employer portal, Experience processing temporary work permit applications

What You'll Do.

Administer academic recruitment

Administer academic appointment processes

Ensure compliance with collective agreements

Ensure compliance with University policies

Administer academic staffing activities

Track key dates for appointments

Provide guidance on hiring processes

Provide guidance on requirements

Prepare academic documentation

Review academic documentation

Process academic documentation

Adhere to institutional standards

Administer onboarding processes

Prepare appointment documentation

Facilitate required procedures

Support academic committees

Support academic meetings

Prepare meeting materials

Record meeting proceedings

Follow up on action items

Administer IRCC processes

Prepare employer documentation

Review employer documentation

Submit employer documentation

Ensure IRCC compliance

Act as resource for academic hosts

Act as resource for academic visitors

Provide information to hosts

Provide information to visitors

Review documentation for hosts

Review documentation for visitors

Facilitate processes for appointments

Facilitate processes for visits

Liaise with University

Liaise with external stakeholders

Support academic affairs processes

Resolve non-routine issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaise with Faculty; Liaise with University; Liaise with external stakeholders

Communication Scope

Writing ability; Take minutes

Full Job Description

**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** **Position Summary:** Serves as the primary resource for academic affairs administration within the Institute of Parasitology, supporting the Director and academic staff on academic matters and liaising with Faculty, University, and external stakeholders. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Administers academic recruitment and appointment processes for faculty, course lecturers, teaching assistant, academic contractual and casual hires. Ensuring compliance with applicable collective agreements and University policies. * Administers academic staffing activities, including tracking key dates related to appointments, renewals, tenure and promotion, leaves, and status changes. * Provides guidance to academic staff and researchers on hiring processes and requirements related to academic and research personnel. * Prepares, reviews, and processes academic documentation related to recruitment, appointments, and academic dossiers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to institutional standards. * Administers onboarding processes for newly appointed academic staff, including preparation of appointment documentation and facilitation of required procedures. * Supports academic committees and meetings by preparing materials, recording proceedings, and following up on action items related to academic affairs. * Administers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes for LMIA-exempt categories, including preparation, review, and submission of employer documentation and ensuring complian

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