Outreach Assistant – Office Assistant A

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Hiring Unit: McGill University Library

Job Title: Outreach Assistant – Office Assistant A

Reports to: Associate Librarian

Hour of work: 20 hours

Hourly Rate: $15.85

Classification: AMUSE A 

Duration: May – August 31, 2024

Job Summary:

To assist in the planning and development of outreach and engagement activities provided by the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, with specific emphasis on planning for Fall Orientation. 

Position Description: Under the supervision of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library and Liaison Librarians, the Outreach Assistant will aide in the development of our virtual and physical promotional materials for Fall Orientation, summer book displays, writing for our blog (the McLennan Post), and other activities provided to McGill students, faculty, and other users of the McGill Library. 

Duties:

• Create promotion and communications materials for Fall Orientation to be shared with the McGill community. 

• Design layouts and digital spaces for the virtual Redpath Book Display.  

• Update and innovate online guides created for Outreach and Engagement. 

• Develop other online or in-person engagement opportunities as needed. 

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Student is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at McGill University. 

• Student is currently part of the Work Study program at McGill University. 

• Public service or programming experience is an asset. 

• Competence with web editing programs or graphic design is an asset. 

• Reliability and flexibility to meet working hours. 

• Effective communication and writing skills. Fluency in English and French languages is desired.  McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.  

Candidates much submit resume and cover letter detailing their interest in the position. 

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.