MSU Macademics Teaching Awards Committee Coordinators (2)

Reports to: Macademics Coordinator    

Hours: Approx 4-6 hours per week   

Contract: Sept 1 - April 30 (with potentially some summer prep) 

To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: https://forms.office.com/r/2E96GNV8gp (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. 

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

Under the direction of the MSU Macademics Coordinator, the Teaching Awards Committee Coordinator is responsible for chairing the Teaching Awards Committee, as well as the planning and facilitation of the annual Teaching Awards Ceremony.  This may include, but is not limited to: promotion and facilitation of the nomination periods, collecting nominations from students, evaluating professors and teaching assistants through student surveys in class, room, food, and AVTEK bookings, coordinator and distribution of invitations, highlighting the work of the nominees, and promotion and organization of the annual awards ceremony.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Must have organizational skills and the ability to plan ahead, as all work centres around the annual awards ceremony  

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

• Problem solving under stressful conditions  

• The ability to work well with others and as part of a team  

• Public speaking skills in order to
  facilitate meetings  

• Leadership abilities for motivating TAC members and coordinating TAC activities  

• Creativity to maximize interest and participation in TAC activities on campus, including nomination periods  

• Interest in the field of post-secondary education and teaching quality 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 ensuring selection of Teaching 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 the work falls in March as the Awards night is being planned during the same period of selection  

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work, particularly in the weeks leading up to the ceremony  

Training and Experience 

• Previous experience in event planning is an asset  

• Leadership experience is an asset  

• Necessary training will be provided  

Equipment 

• Personal computer 

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

To apply, please submit your resume at the bottom of this posting, in addition to completing the attached form: https://forms.office.com/r/2E96GNV8gp