Office Assistant A

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Hiring Unit:
Faculty of Arts OASIS, McGill University

Position Summary:
Work Study Position: Arts Student Advising Program (ASAP)

The roles of the ASAPs:
To support students with their transition to university life;

To assist in advising new and returning students;

To complement the current advising services offered by Arts OASIS.

The responsibilities of the ASAPs:
To provide accurate information about programs, advising, registration and resources;

To refer students to appropriate resources and/or advisors as required

respect the anonymity and confidentiality of students;

To be familiar with the McGill website, especially pertaining to the following information: programs, courses, university regulations and orientation activities

attend information sessions;

To triage lines, phone calls, chats and special projects.

The ASAPs offer a service where students can request and be given accurate information, share their concerns, be listened to and feel that they are part of the McGill experience.

As students, ASAPs are uniquely positioned to have students approach them with concerns they may be hesitant to bring up via other avenues. As such, Arts OASIS places high importance on the advising that ASAPs are able to provide.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Knowledge of MS Teams

Microsoft 365

Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma

Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE A) $15.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
20 (Part time)

Position Start Date:
2023-05-01

Position End Date:
2023-08-31

Deadline to Apply:
2023-03-26

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, [email protected].