Administrative Student Affairs Coordinator

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** Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
** Seeking a versatile and committed individual to provide support to students and academics in the School of Urban Planning. This individual must have student affairs experience at the university-level. Proven ability to patiently assist students and professors, with a flexible attitude, demonstrating resiliency and good listening skills. The candidate must have demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Proven ability to review student files and advise students on academic and administrative policies and procedures, as well as to interact with a diverse set of individuals.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Adaptable to change, with the ability to adjust to evolving needs. Experience maintaining electronic files. Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Minerva, Banner, MS Teams, Zoom, etc. and to work with reports and statistics. 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 on a scale of 0-4.
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* Position Summary:

** Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, provides administrative and secretarial support for administrative and student affairs activities. Participates in ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit’s operations. Responsible for documents and files of unit. Acts as resource person for policies and procedures. Coordinates activities related to admission, examinations, registration and graduation. Advises students and resolves problems in relation to their files.

Edits documents for grammar and accuracy. Administers unit accounts.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Acts as resource person regarding academic and administrative policies and procedures. Resolves problems within area of responsibility. Consults relevant documentation and liaises with appropriate internal and external resource persons to obtain and provide information on diverse and complex issues.
* Participates in ensuring the smooth functioning of the unit. Collects and presents factual information relating to area of responsibility, and recommends procedural changes to improve the effective functioning of the unit. Collaborates with supervisor and other staff in establishing work priorities. Follows-up and ensures appropriate implementation of decisions made by supervisor.
* Receives and provides detailed information and explanations to students. Controls enrolment in courses. Participates in the organization of admissions and registration. Prepares, examines and verifies admissions and registration files related to courses and programs. Completes and approves forms concerning course or program changes, interdepartmental or interuniversity registration, and residency and internship programs.
* Assists academic advisors in relation to matters such as equivalencies, recognition of courses from other institutions, transfer of credits, and probationary status. Prepares and verifies files. Coordinates and schedules student interviews.
* Coordinates application process for awards, scholarships, and fellowships. Distributes application forms and provides information on procedures and deadlines. Verifies that student files are complete and, as required, ensures necessary linkage with admission process.
* Advises students in relation to their files. Resolves problems. Ensures the application of academic regulations and deadlines. According to the needs of the unit, prepares residency rotation and other student activity schedules, contacting the necessary officials to coordinate and verify placement.
* Compiles information, verifies and updates timetables and calendar entries. Coordinates submission to central scheduling system and acts as a contact person for the unit. Maintains a current file of courses, calendars, programs, students and graduates.
* Identifies and verifies files of graduating students. Prepares forms requesting diplomas and lists of graduating students. Prepares documents for convocation, attends and assists with this event.
* Receives and screens telephone calls. Provides information to visitors, determines reason for visit and prepares necessary documents. Directs callers and visitors to appropriate resource persons. Assesses need for intervention of other resource persons and arranges appointments as necessary.
* Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) ***(if eligible)
**** Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) ***(if eligible)
**** Group…