Communications Assistant

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Hiring Unit:
International Student Services
Position Summary:

Under supervision and guidance of the Manager of Student Development & Communications, the 4 positions are responsible for overseeing
1) Social Events and Programs
2) The First Friends Program
3) ISS social media
4) ISS website

Primary Responsibilities:

1.Orientation and Events: Oversees:

• Manages ISS Meet & Greet events
• Organizes Summer Socials (weekly and in-person)
• Leads Bitesize MTL excursions
• Helps develop new programs for international students
• Supports the Communications Team and presents a student face in ISS Reels

2.Oversees the First Friend Peer to Peer Program

• Manages 7 peer groups in the New Student Network Platform to connect new international admits based on their world region
• Oversees weekly discussions across the groups on the platform
• Engages new students in weekly chats
• Refers new students to campus-wide resources
• Supports the Communications Team and presents a student face in ISS Reels
• Assists with in-person events and at orientation programs

3.ISS Social Media

• Updates ISS Instagram account on a weekly basis
• Creates upcoming ISS Reels
• Promotes ISS programming
• Edits ISS newsletters
• Develops ISS promotional materials in Canva
• To launch an ISS presence via LinkedIn and maintains content on a weekly basis
• Serves as back-up for ISS website maintenance

4.Oversees ISS website and affiliated online resources that support international students

• Event registration via MS Forms and MyInvolvement
• Oversees ISS web audits
• Reviews ISS website for accuracy; proposes improvements and makes updates

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Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Social Media and web prowess: Instagram, Reels, LinkedIn, Canva (Positions 3 and 4)
• In-depth knowledge of McGill services and resources
• Awareness of international students’ needs and issues
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and show attention to detail
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Spoken French and other spoken languages considered an asset

Learning outcomes/skills students can expect to develop in this role.

Students will:

• Develop professional confidence in an office setting
• Gain strong web and social media skills
• Develop multi-tasking skills and the ability manage multiple deadlines

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Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of 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 written (fluent) and a level 4 verbal (fluent) on a scale of 0-4 .
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $16.30

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-04-01

Position End Date:

2025-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .