GPS Student Assistant

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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is seeking candidates for Student Assistant positions related to special projects to create resources, tools and programming that will enhance the graduate student experience at McGill. The candidate will provide assistance with designing tools and programming, assessment, communications, event coordination, and community outreach. The position is open to masters and doctoral students interested in developing their knowledge and skills in program development.

The position would be up to 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing programs (e.g. workshops), resources, (e.g. videos) and other student engagement activities (e.g. panels, webinars)
• Developing content for resources and programming (e.g. creating handouts, facilitator guides and PowerPoints)
• Communicating with stakeholders (e.g. university partners, speakers, and/or participants)
• Organizing and promoting events.
• Gathering and summarizing information used for planning and evaluation
• Preparing project documentation and reports
• Developing and maintaining web and social media content
• Designing and implementing data gathering instruments (e.g. interviews, online surveys)
• Participating in training and relevant professional development activities

Qualifications:
Master and PhD students

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$26.00

Position Start Date:

2026-06-01

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-04-25

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].