Research Assistant for Career Services (MPP students only)

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Main Responsibilities:

1) Engage with professionals, students, and alumni to create meaningful and informative events

2) Help students learn more about career exploration through career discussion panels with policy professionals

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop organizational and networking skills while making a positive impact on the career development of your fellow students.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills

• Good written and verbal communications skills

• Comfortable talking to professionals at all levels

• Familiarity in using LinkedIn

• Excel, Words, Teams, Zoom  

• Ability to act as a panel moderator when needed

Applicants must be a Max Bell School of Public Policy MPP Student.

The research assistant will be working under the direction of Catherine Stace from January 22, 2024 to April 30, 2024, for a total of 80 hours over this period of time.

Please upload a current CV and cover letter with your application. Deadline to apply is October 22, 2023.

Hourly Salary:

$25.00

Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Location:

Sherbrooke 680

Supervisor:

Student Services Officer

Position Start Date:

2024-01-22

Position End Date:

2024-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) 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, [email protected] .