McGill University
Education
AcademicAssociate
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“Academic Associate at McGill University. Skills: Graduate student initiatives, Partnerships, Academic quality. Coordinate Loop Lab initiative. Support graduate student translation of research”
Industry & Context.
Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in Quebec
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Education or related field, Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in Quebec
What You'll Do.
Coordinate Loop Lab initiative
Support graduate student translation of research
Design participant selection processes
Develop mentoring structures
Document program continuity
Coordinate Loop Lab promotion
Manage website content
Create promotional materials
Develop registration pages
Write internal announcements
Write public-facing descriptions
Support CoLab governance
Coordinate CoLab meetings
Prepare CoLab agendas
Track CoLab action items
Support CoLab steering committee
Document CoLab activities
Support CoLab partnership building
Promote CoLab internally
Organize CoLab showcase events
Support CoLab conference activity
Develop CoLab stewardship materials
Work on CoLab proposals
Prepare CoLab budget summaries
Write CoLab public updates
Create CoLab donor materials
Support accreditation readiness
Support academic quality processes
Maintain accreditation calendars
Track accreditation timelines
Map accreditation workflows
Create accreditation checklists
Track accreditation evidence
Inventory accreditation documents
Develop accreditation continuity guides
Coordinate with academic leaders
Coordinate with departmental staff
Coordinate with Faculty staff
Coordinate with central offices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Department Chairs; Work with Graduate Program Directors; Work with Directors of Clinical Training; Work with program directors; Work with faculty members; Work with administrative staff; Work with Communications; Work with Advancement; Work with Finance; Work with Human Resources; Work with Internships and Student Affairs; Work with other University offices
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Writing
Full Job Description
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