Program Administrator - Career Growth Opportunity

Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Title Program Administrator - Career Growth Opportunity Job ID 72410

Location
Central Campus

Open Date 10/10/2025

Job Type Career Growth

Close Date 10/23/2025

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Department Social Psychology

Salary Grade/Band Grade 8

Salary Range $28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)

Contract Duration 20.2 Months

Hours per Week 35

Posting Details

Schedule Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Education Level Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Career Level Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Job Description

JD #

JD0385

Location:

Central Campus

Anticipated Start Date:

Beginning of November

Unit Description:

The Social Psychology Program is an interdisciplinary program devoted to understanding how individuals are influenced by their relationships and social groups. Our courses explore topics such as relationships and sexuality, mental health and well-being, self and identity, crime and deviance, attitudes and emotions, stereotypes and prejudice, prosocial and antisocial behaviour, collective movements, cultural influences and intercultural contact, and social networks.

Social Psychology provides an understanding of

• Individual behaviour
• Couple, small group and community interactions
• How social interactions influence identities, attitudes, and mental health

Job Summary:

The Program Administrator is accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining the efficient operation of an academic program or department. Responsible for providing overall administrative direction including coordinating all aspects of the program such as curriculum administration, implementation, promotion, recruitment, admissions, resource management, and financial management.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Provide administrative direction regarding the goals and objectives of the program by examining, reviewing, and assessing long-term and immediate needs.
• Identify and analyze problems with the program and prepare recommendations for review and approval by the program Director.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
• Counsel students to ensure that they understand that course and program selections adhere to established academic, prerequisite, and graduation requirements.
• Provide students with information regarding program policies and information about program requirements.
• Use existing admissions criteria to assess program applications and determine which applications are declined admissions and which are eligible for acceptance.
• Review and evaluate academic records to ensure students are eligible to continue in and graduate from the program.
• Act as a mediator between faculty and students when dealing with various issues, including but not limited to, special accommodations, scheduling conflicts, grades.
• Gather and compile information required for a variety of documents and reports, including but not limited to, program accreditation, enrolment, and degree audits.
• Develop estimates of time, resources, and budgets for various program activities and events.
• Implement and maintain the program budget. Create financial projections and makes adjustments to the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Develop marketing and advertising brochures for a variety of purposes, functions, and events.
• Promote the program to visitors and representatives both internal and external to the University.
• Create, maintain, and update information on departmental website.
• Conduct survey and monitor academic programs offered by competing institutions and conduct research into pedagogical practices.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.
• Facilitate meetings with, including but not limited to, program stakeholders and student groups.
• Plan and coordinate arrangements for annual events and meetings.
• Source pricing information and independently makes decisions regarding the purchase of equipment and supplies for the program.
• Input financial and other information required to process payroll.
• Update and maintain student records and databases.

Supervision:

• Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Experience working with undergraduate students and providing academic support.
• Experience organizing and reviewing applications against set criteria.
• Knowledge of McMaster University and undergraduate education is an asset.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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