MSU Macademics Student Recognition Awards Coordinator

Reports to: Macademics Coordinator   

Hours: Approx 4-6 hours per week   

Contract: Sept 1 -April 30 (potential summer prep as well) 

          -This role has very little work in Sept/Oct

Notice: To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: here (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: 

1. Accessibility of academic resources. 

1. Recognizing and promoting excellence in education. 

1. Bridging the gap between pedagogical research and implementation at McMaster. 


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Please note this posting will close on Thursday, July 3 at 11:59pm (EST). 

Under the direction of the MSU Macademics Coordinator, the Student Recognition Awards Coordinator is responsible for chairing all MSU Awards committees and overseeing the selection of each MSU Award winner. This may include, but is not limited to: the promotion and facilitation of the nomination periods, collecting nominations, evaluating nominees through nomination packages, assembling the committee for each award based on the award’s committee requirements, and supporting each committee as they choose who will receive the award. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Must have organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead, as all work centers around the annual MSU Awards nomination period  

• Must be able to effectively communicate over email, phone and in person   

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team  

• Public speaking skills in order to
  facilitate meetings  

• Knowledge of conducting promotional campaigns 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 assisting in the creation of a promotional campaign for the MSU Awards  

• Responsible for ensuring selection of MSU 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 work falls in January and February as this is when the nomination period takes place as well as the majority of the selection committee meetings  

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work  

Training and Experience 

• Previous leadership experience is an asset   

• Previous experience running promotional campaigns is an asset  

• Necessary training will be provided  

Equipment 

• Personal computer 


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For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description. 

Notice: To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: here (Only 1 Application Form needs to be submitted for the Macademics roles currently posted)