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, HR Processes, Policy Support. Provide academic affairs support. Prepare documentation and reports”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Interpret policies; Apply policies; Ensure compliance

Eligibility Requirements

Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in Quebec

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

DEC III level education, 3 years related experience

Nice to Have

HR Administration experience in Faculty-level academic affairs, Experience with academic immigration policies and procedures, Knowledge of Minerva, Knowledge of Banner (FIS), Knowledge of Workday

What You'll Do.

Provide academic affairs support

Prepare documentation and reports

Serve as key resource

Provide guidance on academic policies

Ensure compliance with regulations

Oversee tracking of academic documents

Prepare academic dossiers

Review academic documents

Liaise with internal stakeholders

Administer faculty recruitment

Administer faculty appointments

Administer reappointments

Administer promotions

Administer Contract Academic Staff

Administer faculty leave processes

Review leave requests

Approve leave requests

Process leave requests

Act as primary liaison on academic HR matters

Coordinate immigration processes

Process academic HR transactions

Maintain academic HR transactions

Support administration of faculty-wide processes

Prepare statistical information

Prepare documentation for the Dean

Contribute to annual reporting

Provide operational support

Coordinate search processes

Provide backup support for scheduling

Provide backup support for travel arrangements

Contribute to special projects

Contribute to Faculty initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaison between Faculty, departments, units, and Central University offices; Liaise with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with Faculty leadership; Coordinate with departments and central offices; Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; French communication

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).** _**Faculty of Science**_ **Academic Affairs Unit** **Position Summary:** Under the direction of the Director of Administration and Operations, the incumbent provides comprehensive academic affairs support to the Dean, including preparing documentation and reports related to faculty recruitment, reappointments, and Contract Academic Staff. The role serves as a key resource to Chairs, Directors, and administrators on academic policies and procedures across the full employment lifecycle, including recruitment, tenure and promotion, leaves, compensation, and immigration. **Primary Responsibilities:** **Academic Affairs Administration and Policy Support:** * Acts as a key liaison between the Faculty, departments/units, and Central University offices, providing guidance on academic policies, procedures, and recruitment processes. * Ensures compliance with University and Faculty regulations and oversees the tracking, preparation, and review of academic documents and dossiers. * Liaises with internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing of academic matters. **Academic Appointments and HR Processes:** * Administers faculty recruitment, appointments, tenure, reappointments, and promotions (including Full Professor) for tenure-track faculty and Contract Academic Staff (CAS), ensuring processes are compliant and documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time. * Administers faculty leave processes (e.g., sabbaticals, parental leaves, departures), ensuring requests are reviewed,

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