McGill University
AcademicAffairsAdministrator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“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.
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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