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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Project Principal Investigator, the Project Administrator of the IOWC (Indian Ocean World Centre) and the SSHRC funded Partnership Project (hereafter IOWC-Partnership) in the Faculty of Arts, is responsible for providing administrative support to the project. Act as contact person, organize meetings and oversee the logistics for special events. Perform basic accounting and financial administration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Act as first contact resource person to IOWC-Partnership members regarding McGill and Partnership/SSHRC policies and procedures. Provides information to IOWC-Partnership members on granting agencies, research scholarships and fellowships. Acts as liaison with University administrative offices and external organizations along with the Research Grants Office – coordinating with university and partner research offices.
Administers logistics for accommodation and travel policies. Administers the logistics for the appointment of and integration of visiting professors, postdoctoral students, research and teaching assistantships. Administers the logistics of space within the IOWC for faculty members, administrative staff, students, research associates and visitors.
Responsible for the organization of logistics of IOWC-Partnership sponsored events and international conferences. Responds to public (media, member, visitors) and University inquiries to the IOWC regarding IOWC-Partnership policies, grants, awards and programs.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
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Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
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Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
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Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
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Competitive vacation policy
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Two (2) personal days
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Two (2) floating holidays
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Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
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Paid time off over the December holiday period
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Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
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Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
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.
Knowledge of 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 on a scale of 0-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97
33.75 (Full time)
Professor
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-03-31
2026-07-26
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].
