Program Assistant C

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Hiring Unit:
Institute of Islamic Studies

Position Summary:
Student Engagement and Cultural Activities

• Organize and facilitate weekly Arabic coffee hours that provide students with opportunities to practice conversational Arabic in an informal and welcoming environment.
• Organize Arabic movie nights and related cultural activities designed to expose students to different aspects of Arab cultures, dialects, and media.
• Assist with the organization and promotion of extracurricular language and cultural events within the Arabic Program. 2 hours /week.
• Support student participation in language-related activities and help foster a sense of community among students across different levels of Arabic study.
• Assist the Director of the Arabic Program with administrative and logistical tasks related to the planning and coordination of extracurricular activities. 2 hours /week.

The above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Fluent in Arabic and English.       
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.     
• Strong organizational and communication skills.      
• Experience organizing student, cultural, or community events is an asset.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $25.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

6 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-11-01

Position End Date:

2027-04-04

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-31

This position is covered by the AMUSE 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.