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University of Calgary

Graduate Program Administrator, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 7, 2026
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a role with an emphasis on communication, multitasking and advising.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Description

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering within the Schulich School of Engineering is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Graduate Program Administrator for approximately 4 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Department Operations, the Graduate Program Administrator is responsible for providing accurate information and guidance to students with respect to procedures, policies and regulations. This includes student admission, registration, and progression through degree programs to graduation. They will also guide faculty members on policy and procedures relating to graduate students and graduate course offerings.

Current Regular, Sessional or Recurring Part-time (RPT) Support Staff applying on this Temporary position are strongly encouraged to review Article 42.06 - Job Opportunities of the University and AUPE Local 052 collective agreement. In advance of accepting a Temporary position, affected employees are required to seek written confirmation from their manager as to whether their Regular, Sessional or RPT position will be available to return to at the conclusion of the temporary assignment.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Program Administration

Facilitate admissions process for regular MSc, PhD and visiting student applications including compiling and verifying application materials, and associated correspondence with applicants, faculty members, and Faculty of Graduate Studies adhering to the graduate program practice and policy.
Prepare and process graduate student payroll.
Prepare and compile applications for all FGS and department scholarship award competitions, ensuring compliance with all associated regulations.
Preparing, maintaining and compiling Graduate Assistantships database, hires, and contract preparation, ensuring compliance with the Human Resources (HR) and Graduate Student Association (GSA) regulations.
Provide support to the Associate Head Graduate Studies/Graduate Program Director in reviewing individual students and graduation files, including providing information relating to student transcripts, grades and other as required.
Scheduling of PhD candidacy exams as well as compiling, organizing and scheduling of MSc and PhD thesis exam defenses.
Prepare and maintain metrics for program planning and various other statistical information requests from the Departments, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Schulich School of Engineering.

Program Advising

Provide prospective and current students guidance and advice on the department's graduate programs.
Coordinate new student orientation and onboarding.
Advise students on course registration and degree progression up to completion and graduation.
Provide advice on all aspects of graduate policies, administrative procedures, and degree requirements.
Engage with the International Student Services office to recommend support for students, both prospective and current.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Post-secondary education, diploma or bachelor's degree is required.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a role with an emphasis on communication, multitasking and advising.
Direct experience in a student-facing role is required.
A combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 is required.
Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft HR and student modules is an asset.
Excellent oral and written communication with an ability to draft clear, concise correspondence, as well as to respond to enquiries with tact, confidentiality, and discretion.
The ability to work closely with others understanding the needs of a dynamic team with a flexible schedule is critical.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Proven customer service skills to provide information to diverse groups in a respectful, timely and efficient manner.
Proven organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and complete multiple tasks within specified timelines.
Knowledge and understanding of the University of Calgary and Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations and processes is highly desirable.

Application Deadline: October 7, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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Responsibilities

Administer graduate admissions, payroll, scholarships, assistantships, student records, examinations, and program statistics while ensuring compliance with university and graduate studies policies. Advise prospective and current students on program requirements, registration, degree progression, and graduation, and coordinate orientation and onboarding.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education, a diploma or bachelor's degree, and at least three years of experience emphasizing communication, multitasking, and advising, including direct student-facing experience. Candidates need intermediate Microsoft Office 365 proficiency, strong communication, customer service, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; PeopleSoft experience and knowledge of University of Calgary graduate regulations are assets.

Skills

Student Advising
Admissions Processing
Student Registration
Degree Progression
Policy Interpretation
Payroll Processing
Scholarship Administration
Exam Scheduling
Data Management
Microsoft Office 365
PeopleSoft
Written and Oral Communication
Customer Service
Organization and Prioritization

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Keywords

Admissions
Student Registration
Degree Progression
Graduate Studies Policies
Payroll
Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships
Human Resources Regulations
Graduate Student Association Regulations
Student Records
Transcripts
Grades
PhD Candidacy Exams
Thesis Defenses
Program Metrics
Student Advising
Orientation
Onboarding
International Student Services
Microsoft Office 365
PeopleSoft HR
PeopleSoft Student Modules
University of Calgary
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Customer Service
Confidentiality
Problem-Solving
Data Accuracy
Administrative Procedures

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