Student Life Program Assistant

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**OPEN TO MCGILL STUDENTS ONLY**
 

Hiring Unit:

Campus Life & Engagement (CL&E)

Campus Life & Engagement (CL&E) supports all McGill students by connecting them to resources and creating meaningful opportunities for involvement. They guide students in navigating the McGill student experience through orientation and transition programming and by providing student life opportunities across campus for students to develop their interests and skills.

Position Summary:

Under the shared supervision of the Student Life Advisor, the Student Life Program Assistant will assist with various student-life related projects including coordinating CL&E’s webinars, orientation events, volunteers, supporting Students Helping Students programs, student engagement activities, and other projects. The Program Assistant will actively work on initiatives aiming to address student needs and promote student engagement, especially amongst underrepresented student populations

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Co-develop and co-facilitate new student webinars and engagement activities/programming
• Support the planning and execution of key events conducted in French, including French-language webinars and orientation materials
• Assist with CL&E’s online webinar series with campus partners
• Assist the Student Involvement team with the coordination of CL&E's orientation volunteers
• Assist with support programs to address student needs, including for underrepresented students including first-generation students.
• Collaborate with CL&E’s Communications team on social media engagement projects, and with assisting with management of the Entering Class Facebook groups and Discord servers
• Assist in student life programs & student programming based on the life cycle of student needs
• Provide logistical and administrative support for training, workshops, and events coordinated by CL&E
• Keep abreast of first-year student events and programming, and ensure that this information is brought back to the team so that connections can be developed with CL&E programming.
• Research best practices regarding student life & engagement programming
• Liaise with students and university organizations for information exchange and collaboration; diplomatic communications and relationship-building
• Outreach activities, including tabling
• Perform other duties and tasks, as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms especially Instagram and Facebook
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills
• Demonstrated initiative and is a self-starter
• Ability to be focused and flexible, and work in a busy environment
• Excellent knowledge of campus services, resources, and programs
• Punctual, organized and professional
• Autonomous, disciplined, motivated, reliable
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 - Fluent (spoken) and 3 - Advanced (written) on a scale of 0-4.

Education and Experience

• Currently registered as a full-time student in any degree program at McGill University
• Fluent French, spoken and written
• Work Study qualified, an asset
• Leadership experience, an asset
• Group facilitation experience, an asset

Employment Learning Outcomes:

As a Program Assistant, you will have the opportunity to learn and/or develop skills in the following areas:

• Program Development
• Action Research
• Student Development
• Adult Education/Learning Principles
• Systems Thinking
• Peer Programs & Peer Support
• Student affairs/student life

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Candidate receives regular review of work. Employee works within the framework of established procedures and receives direction as to objectives and policies. Work supervised may be of a routine or variable nature.

Number of hours per week :  30 hours per week from May to August 30, 15 hour per week from August 31 to April 30

(Some weekend and evening work will be required for special events) 

Expected Start Date: May 1, 2026

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $17.50

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

30 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-03-20

Position End Date:

2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

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].