Course-based Masters Program Coordinator at University of Guelph

Location

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: College of Biological Science

Requisition ID: 2595

Department: CBS-Office of the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

The Course-based Masters Program Coordinator is the academic program advisor for students registered in course-based masters programs. The position involves graduate program coordination; liaising with industry, academic and government partners, marketing and communications for student recruitment; and coordinating admissions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment strategies and implement as required

Support prospective students through the application process

Advise in-program students through their program progression (course options, research projects and advisors, career preparation and pathways, graduation paperwork, etc.) and monitor student performance

Recruit and liaise with industry and other partners to develop and implement student placement projects for internships and practical placements

Coordinate research projects and facilitate the process of finding research placements for students

Market the programs through websites, recruitment materials, social media and other venues

Monitor program progress and evaluate data for insights into program improvements

Act as the central graduate program contact, liaising with OGPS relating to the course calendar and institutional policies and procedures

Network and coordinate with industry and other external partners

Participate on the admissions, curriculum, and steering committees

Coordinate professional development workshops for students

Liaise with other course-based Masters programs across campus

Evaluate transcripts and make admissions recommendations

Organize program events and support room bookings, etc.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Biology, or related field

Minimum 2 years of previous experience in program management, or recruitment & marketing

Administrative and communication skills

Time management

Networking and industry liaison skills

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number: 10927297

Classification: P&M FT- Band 03

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

• Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: 07/06/2026