Communications Assistant

McGill University•Montreal, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and guidance of the Manager of Student Development & Communications, these 4 positions are responsible for overseeing 1) Social Events and Programs, 2) The First Friends Program, 3) ISS social media, and 4) ISS website. The role involves managing events, peer programs, social media updates, and website maintenance to support international students. Students will develop professional confidence, web and social media skills, and multi-tasking abilities. McGill University is an English-language institution. This position requires a level 4 written (fluent) and level 4 verbal (fluent) English proficiency. McGill is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma
2 Years Related Experience
Social Media and web prowess: Instagram, Reels, LinkedIn, Canva (Positions 3 and 4)
In-depth knowledge of McGill services and resources
Awareness of international students’ needs and issues
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
Ability to take initiative and problem-solve
Excellent spoken and written English (Level 4 written and verbal)
Authorized to work in Canada
Willing to work in the province of Quebec

Nice To Haves

Spoken French and other spoken languages considered an asset

Responsibilities

Manages ISS Meet & Greet events
Organizes Summer Socials (weekly and in-person)
Leads Bitesize MTL excursions
Helps develop new programs for international students
Supports the Communications Team and presents a student face in ISS Reels
Manages 7 peer groups in the New Student Network Platform to connect new international admits based on their world region
Oversees weekly discussions across the groups on the platform
Engages new students in weekly chats
Refers new students to campus-wide resources
Assists with in-person events and at orientation programs
Updates ISS Instagram account on a weekly basis
Creates upcoming ISS Reels
Promotes ISS programming
Edits ISS newsletters
Develops ISS promotional materials in Canva
Launches an ISS presence via LinkedIn and maintains content on a weekly basis
Serves as back-up for ISS website maintenance
Oversees ISS website and affiliated online resources that support international students
Manages event registration via MS Forms and MyInvolvement
Oversees ISS web audits
Reviews ISS website for accuracy; proposes improvements and makes updates
Updates attendance statistics spreadsheet