Administrative Assistant, Academic; III

Administrative Assistant, Academic (III)

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The McMaster Midwifery Program is a nationally recognized leader in midwifery education, research, and professional development. The program encompasses four integrated arms:

• Undergraduate Education
• Graduate Education
• Continuing Education
• Midwifery Research Centre

The program collaborates with practicing midwives and other maternity care providers to ensure high-quality clinical environments for students and contributes to the advancement of midwifery practice and research nationally and internationally.

The Administrative Assistant, Academic III will provide comprehensive administrative support across the Midwifery Program, with responsibilities split equally between the undergraduate program/continuing education and graduate program. On occasion, the incumbent will also support activities within the Midwifery Research Centre. This role is critical to ensuring smooth program operations and an exceptional student experience.

Responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department. Plans and coordinates a variety of academic program or department events and activities and is also accountable for monitoring the graduate program budget and forecasting financial gains and shortfalls. Performs the duties of the position in accordance with established policies, procedures, and calendar of events. Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff.

• Identify and analyze problems with the program and prepare recommendations for review and approval.
• Investigate questions and resolve problems concerning program, curricula, and admissions.
• Inform faculty of student eligibility for funding opportunities and discuss funding scenarios and scholarship options on a case by case basis.
• Advocate on behalf of students who require accommodations or non-standard arrangements with regards to funding and program requirements.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
• Identify external funding opportunities and identify candidates in the program who meet the criteria for these competitions.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Create financial projections and make adjustments to the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Deliver a variety of academic program or department presentations.
• Review and process applications for internal and external scholarship competitions and program admission.
• Compile and distribute application and admission files for review by the Admissions Committee.
• Assess and summarize the qualifications of eligible applicants and ensure that all applications are complete.
• Provide updates to applicants about the status of their application.
• Coordinate and organize regularly recurring events such as registration, timetabling, room bookings, examinations, committee meetings, and course material requests.
• Monitor and review program registrations and liaise with other departments to process changes to student records and registration.
• Compile course information and update course calendar information.
• Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.
• Greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries in person, by telephone and via email and respond independently to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
• Provide program and admissions information to potential applicants, students and faculty.
• Act as a liaison between students and the various individuals and offices within and external to the department.
• Inform faculty of established procedures for exam preparation and grade submissions. Ensure that proper procedures are followed and deadlines are adhered to.
• Ensure that there are no conflicts with…