Office Assistant C

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Biology
Position Summary:

• Receives and provides valuable graduate-related information to Biology graduate students and faculty via the handbook;

• Compiles detailed yet concise information and adds to the handbook in an accessible manner;

• Participates in committee meetings where new and official information may be disseminated (e.g General Assemblies);

• Prepares, examines and verifies information provided in the handbook. For example, ensures all hyperlinks provided in the handbook are active and correct; ensures all deadlines are up to date; ensures all graduate milestones and expectations are correct, etc.;

• Edits and maintains formatting of the handbook;

• Checks for grammar and accuracy of wording;

• Coordinates with the Web & Communication committee to ensure all information from the handbook is correctly transferred to the Department of Biology website;

• Prepares, updates and summarizes any changes to the handbook before distribution.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Experience in writing and editing in English;

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task;

• Must be able to transmit and receive information accurately;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in student affairs;

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and resourcefulness;

• Demonstrated ability to work with word processing programs and databases.

Experience and education:

• Must be a current or recent graduate student from the Department of Biology.

• Must be approved in the Work Study Program at McGill University.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $16.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2023-03-13

Position End Date:

2023-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2023-03-20

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .