MGH Program Coordinator

## MGH Program Coordinator Apply locations:
UBC Vancouver Campus
- Vancouver, BC, Canada time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR25167

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** Job Category
** CUPE 2950## Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Salaried - Grad Student Support 3 (Gr8)### ##
** Job Title
** MGH Program Coordinator### ##
** Department
* * MGH Program | School of Population and Public Health | Faculty of Medicine### ##
** Compensation Range**$4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly### ##
** Posting End Date
** July 13, 2026
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* Note:

** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
** Job End Date
** January 31, 2027

This posting is for a 6-month term appointment at 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week).At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.  
** Job Summary
** The MGH Program Coordinator works proactively, independently, and in coordination with the MGH Program Director and Manager and the SPPH Education team to lead the education programming activities for the Master of Global Health (MGH) and to support faculty, students, and school-wide initiatives.  The MGH program has about 30 students enrolled annually and receives over 100 applications each year. The Program Coordinator administers all aspects of Admissions activities and Prospective Student Advising, advises current students, maintains records, communicates, and coordinates general administrative activities.

In addition, this role coordinates practicum opportunities and student deliverables, and organizes and facilitates professional development for students, staff and volunteers. This role resolves complex problems and identifies areas that need improvements to perform work more efficiently and provide a service-oriented, supportive atmosphere for students and faculty.

** Organizational Status
** The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is part of the Faculty Medicine at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. The School offers seven graduate programs (Masters and PhD level) along with a Residency program and undergraduate courses, with total enrolment for the graduate programs of approximately 350 students. In addition to program-based functions, clerical staff also work collaboratively with managers on dedicated portfolios in support of the overall education mission of the School to attract, support and retain the best graduate students for our programs.

Specialized tasks associated with these portfolios will also be assigned. It is expected that this position will deliver an excellent customer experience as it applies to all aspects of degree and executive education programs offered through the School.
Implementation and delivery of the School’s educational offerings are led and supported by a team that includes a Senior Education Manager and five education program managers, as well as six clerical staff. Together, they have shared responsibilities for admissions and graduate student support, along with specialized tasks in support of dedicated portfolios led by a program manager. The incumbent will interact with SPPH students, staff and faculty and will liaise with University staff from other departments, such as Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

** Work Performed*
* ** Graduate Student Support*
* ** Admissions and Prospective Student Advising - 25%**- Provide guidance and information to all inquiries from applicants (e.g., program requirements, program planning, application requirements, immigration documentation and employment authorization).

- Provide advice of a complex and interpretive nature to applicants, students and faculty.

- Perform initial evaluation interpretation of specialized qualifications and educational transcripts including calculating grade point averages. Consult with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on special cases and report to the Program Manager as required.

- Maintain and update data, such as online application information, program admission deadlines and program information in relevant systems (i.e., website, admissions system, etc.) and track application process using the online application system (e-Vision).

- Coordinates all aspects of program admissions, including the selection process and bringing cases requiring special adjudication to the Admissions Committee.

- Conduct environmental scans of related graduate programs and submit reports for review and comparison.

- Review and compile information on math and statistics courses submitted by prospective students to meet the quantitative requirement for relevant graduate programs and maintain an up-to-date database of approved courses, along with other standardized tests and required scores.  
** Current Student Support - 25%**-…