Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Student Navigator - Office of the Associate Dean (Academic)- Faculty of Science
Job ID
69092
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
04/30/2025
Job Type
Student
Close Date
05/06/2025
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
SCI Act Assoc Dean Undergrad
Contract Duration
4.1 Months
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
Schedule
35 hours per week. Monday to Friday - 8:30A.M. - 4:30P.M.
Education Level
Applicants must be registered in a Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Science program from the Faculty of Science at McMaster University
Career Level
Experience with virtual platforms such as Discord, Comm100 or Brazen
Hourly Rate
$21.00 per hour
Job Description
Department, Unit or Project Description:
With over 8,000 undergraduate students and 215 faculty members, the Faculty of Science is an integral part of McMaster University. The Faculty offers a wide range of upper-level programs, stemming from seven Level 1 programs. The Office of the Associate Dean (Academic) is committed to providing excellent service to prospective and current students, staff and faculty members. This role will often be the first point of contact of the Associate Dean (Academic) Office to inform and educate potential applicants and current students with accurate and concise information.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing front-line service and support to students in areas of transition, in navigating the academic and other support systems within the program, Faculty, and University for the purpose of achieving academic success and well-being. Assist with the development of programming to enhance students' own capacities for resilience, peer support, and self-advocacy. Support faculty and program staff in providing assistance and information to students regarding undergraduate programs, and general academic and registration procedures and policies.
Accountabilities:
- Act as a first point of contact to the student community, respond to inquiries and provide information related to student services that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.
- Assist in identifying barriers and other systemic or procedural issues within the program and forward these observations to program, department or Faculty leads.
- Deliver information at presentations and workshops.
- Attend and participate in meetings.
- Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process to support new initiative for students.
- Conduct database, literature, and web searches to find references and articles used for a variety of documents, reports, and publications.
- Refer students to appropriate resources on campus.
- Update and maintain information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
- Consult relevant documentation and liaise with appropriate resource persons to obtain and provide information on a variety of diverse issues.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Format, word process, edit and proofread a variety of documents and materials.
- Update and maintain information on websites and social networks.
- Write a variety of documents such as correspondence, procedure manuals, reports, and minutes.
- Assemble, copy, collate, and disseminate a variety of documents and materials.
Qualifications:
Education: Applicants must be registered in a Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Science program from the Faculty of Science at McMaster University
Experience: Experience with virtual platforms such as Discord, Comm100 or Brazen
Assets:
Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a VERY busy office environment and have the ability to multitask. Experience with virtual platforms such as Discord, Comm100 or Brazen would be an asset.
Additional Information:
Applications must include the following: cover letter, resume, up to date unofficial transcript and equity \& diversity statement.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ .
As part of McMaster's commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Interview Experience
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