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Graduate Program SpecialistUniversity of Guelph • Guelph, ON, CA
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Graduate Program Specialist

Graduate Program Specialist

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, CA
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Graduate Program Specialist

The College of Engineering is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Graduate Program Specialist to support the administration of its graduate programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-course advising and administrative guidance to graduate students on program requirements, academic milestones, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinate graduate examinations, including qualifying exams and thesis defenses.
  • Administer graduate funding processes, including GRAs, GTAs, bursaries, scholarships, and awards.
  • Support scholarship and award competitions, including application processing, rankings, and reporting.
  • Coordinate GTA postings and appointments in accordance with collective agreements and university policy.
  • Support graduate recruitment and admissions activities, including responding to applicant inquiries, transcript evaluation, file preparation, and issuance of offers of admission.
  • Maintain accurate academic and administrative records, databases, and reports related to graduate enrollment, progress, funding, and outcomes.
  • Provide administrative support to graduate-level committees and contribute to institutional reporting and data requests.
  • Liaise with central university units, including the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Office of the Associate Dean (Research).

Qualifications

  • Two-year college diploma in office administration or a related field (undergraduate degree in business administration preferred). A combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience in academic or administrative roles, preferably within a postsecondary environment.
  • Strong knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, graduate academic policies, procedures, and governance structures.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and administrative systems; experience with student information systems is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to a dynamic academic environment.
  • Posting Date : 12 / 19 / 2025

    Closing Date : 12 / 26 / 2025

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