Reports to: Macademics Coordinator
Hours: Approx 4-6 hours per week
Contract: Sept 1 - April 30 (with potentially some summer prep)
To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: https://forms.office.com/r/2E96GNV8gp (Only 1 Application Form needs to be submitted for the Macademics roles currently posted)
MSU Macademics is a service that advocates to improve the quality of education and celebrate teaching excellence at McMaster. The three branches of their service are:
Accessibility of academic resources.
Recognizing and promoting excellence in education.
Bridging the gap between pedagogical research and implementation at McMaster.
Please note this posting will close on Thursday, July 3rd at 11:59pm (EST).
Under the direction of the MSU Macademics Coordinator, the Teaching Awards Committee Coordinator is responsible for chairing the Teaching Awards Committee, as well as the planning and facilitation of the annual Teaching Awards Ceremony. This may include, but is not limited to: promotion and facilitation of the nomination periods, collecting nominations from students, evaluating professors and teaching assistants through student surveys in class, room, food, and AVTEK bookings, coordinator and distribution of invitations, highlighting the work of the nominees, and promotion and organization of the annual awards ceremony.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead, as all work centres around the annual awards ceremony
Must be able to effectively communicate over email, phone and in person
Problem solving under stressful conditions
The ability to work well with others and as part of a team
Public speaking skills in order to
facilitate meetings
Leadership abilities for motivating TAC members and coordinating TAC activities
Creativity to maximize interest and participation in TAC activities on campus, including nomination periods
Interest in the field of post-secondary education and teaching quality is an asset
Effort & Responsibility
Responsibility to attend all committee meetings
Attention to detail
Establish and maintain professional connections with on campus groups
Responsible for ensuring selection of Teaching Award recipients is carried out in an equitable manner
Responsible for maintaining
an appropriate and positive image of the MSU
Working Conditions
Most work can be accomplished from the MSU committee room
Other spaces may include on-campus offices for in person meetings
Atmosphere is friendly and collaborative
Majority of the work falls in March as the Awards night is being planned during the same period of selection
Time demands may exceed stated hours of work, particularly in the weeks leading up to the ceremony
Training and Experience
Previous experience in event planning is an asset
Leadership experience is an asset
Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
Personal computer
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description.
To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: https://forms.office.com/r/2E96GNV8gp
