Job ID

76103

Job Title

Acad Prog & Inst Part Coord (ENG-UNENE)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/05/08

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/05/22

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

UNENE

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$29.26 - $41.19 (hourly)

Job Code

JD1673

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, 35 hours / week (Hybrid)

Education Level

2-year Community College diploma in Office Administration or related field of study

Career Level

Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Start Date

June 15, 2026

Job Description

Academic Program & Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
(JD1673)

Engineering a Brighter Future
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/about-us/strategic-plan/

About the Faculty

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering. has a reputation for innovative programs, cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students. Engineering faculty, staff and students at McMaster pursue research and learning in more than 22 research centres, institutes and networks whose interdisciplinary pursuits cross-departmental and faculty boundaries. Outside the University, we regularly collaborate on research projects with partners in universities, the government and more than 100 companies in Canada and abroad.

About the Department

The University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) is a national alliance of Canadian and international universities, major nuclear utilities, government agencies, and research institutions. With a mission to strengthen nuclear engineering education and research, UNENE advances Canada’s global profile in nuclear science and technology.

UNENE delivers graduate-level academic programs, professional development opportunities, and industry-driven research collaborations. The network plays a critical role in developing skilled talent, fostering innovation, and building capacity for the safe and sustainable use of nuclear energy. With strategic guidance from an active Board of Directors and various academic and industry advisory committees, UNENE is recognized as a vital platform for knowledge exchange across academia, industry, and government.

The network’s operations are led by McMaster University, home to Canada’s largest university-based nuclear research reactor, and coordinated across 19 universities, 12 industry partners, and 3 levels of government.

About the Position

UNENE is welcoming applications for the Continuing position of Academic Program & Institutional Partnerships Coordinator.The successful incumbent will be working on the academic program delivery of our M.Eng and Diploma Graduate Education programs and coordinate the communications, events and meetings across our Research and Development program. This position will report to the Program Manager and support the UNENE Directors as needed.

Job Summary

This position coordinates academic program delivery and institutional collaboration across a collaborative network of academic and external research partners. In collaboration with the Director, the role supports course delivery operations, curriculum and academic quality processes, and partnerships that enable effective program delivery across institutions. It applies judgement in interpreting academic policies and agreements, and works with instructors, research chairs, and institutional representatives to coordinate course scheduling, instructor appointments, learning management system support, and institutional participation. The position also supports research collaboration by maintaining agreements, coordinating events, facilitating communication across partners, and working with Program Directors to ensure alignment with academic standards, partnership commitments, and program priorities.

Purpose & Key Functions

• Coordinate and analyze the operational administration of the academic program by synthesizing information from multiple institutional sources, identifying gaps or inefficiencies in program operations and partnerships, and providing recommendations to program leadership to improve coordination, efficiency, and collaboration across partner institutions.
• Maintain and manage program records, databases, and documentation including course schedules, instructor information, academic expertise, institutional contacts, and program operational records across partner institutions.
• Support program leadership in planning and monitoring program initiatives by compiling information, preparing resource estimates and tracking program activities and expenditures to inform operational planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate the operational delivery of courses including scheduling, classroom bookings, and logistics related to in-person, hybrid, and online course delivery.
• Draft and circulate the academic course schedule to partner institutions and coordinate institutional participation in program offerings.
• Coordinate instructor participation across partner institutions by verifying availability of returning instructors, identifying new instructors as required, and coordinating academic appointments and instructional contracts with host universities.
• Request course outlines from instructors, review for completeness, and coordinate the upload and distribution of approved outlines and course information to the program website and partner institutions to ensure consistent delivery and visibility of course offerings.
• Responding to inquiries from instructors, researchers, partner institutions, and internal stakeholders regarding program requirements, course offerings, and institutional processes.
• Onboard instructors to the learning management system (LMS) and provide guidance on course setup, instructional tools, and digital teaching practices to support effective course delivery.
• Organize and maintain LMS course environments to ensure course materials and instructional content are accessible and aligned with course delivery requirements.
• Provide technical and instructional support related to learning technologies and technology-enabled teaching spaces.
• Develop and maintain instructional resources including course templates, training materials, and instructor guidance/handbook.
• Coordinate administration of course evaluations and assist instructors with evaluation processes and reporting requirements, ensuring evaluation data is collected and communicated appropriately.
• Support research and curriculum development initiatives and collaborate with Program Chairs, faculty, and academic leadership to ensure compliance with academic standards and approval processes.
• Maintain records of curricular changes and cyclical course reviews and update academic catalogue information to ensure accuracy of course offerings.
• Support academic program assessment and quality assurance processes, including but not limited to compiling and analyzing program data and preparing reports.
• Coordinate relationships with partner universities by serving as a primary point of contact for institutional representatives and academic partners across the network, interpreting and applying partnership agreements and academic policies to clarify roles, responsibilities and processes.
• Support institutional membership processes including onboarding partner institutions, maintaining institutional records, and coordinating participation of member universities in network initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities with internal staff and external partners such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Monitor and coordinate academic participation and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement across partner universities, including course delivery arrangements, instructor participation, institutional enrolment coordination, and collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinate governance processes by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, compiling materials, and recording meeting minutes of advisory committees and academic working groups.
• Maintain and track research agreements, partnership commitments, and related obligations in collaboration with university partners and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning and logistics for academic workshops, research events, and collaborative initiatives involving research chairs, academic partners, and institutional members.
• Maintain financial records related to program operations, including expense claims, financial transfers between partner institutions, and financial reporting related to program activities.
• Process instructor reimbursements and support financial administration related to instructor participation and program delivery.
• Input financial and payroll information related to instructor payments and verify accuracy of payroll submissions in coordination with institutional finance processes.
• Provide administrative and operational coordination support to the Manager and Program Director(s) by coordinating projects and initiatives and managing general office operations, including establishing priorities and ensuring administrative activities are completed in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread a variety of documents including correspondence, reports, procedure manuals, meeting materials, and program communications.
• Monitor and order office supplies.
• Source and obtain pricing information for office supplies and equipment.
• Update and maintain confidential files and records.
• Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies.
• Set up and maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
• Assemble, copy, collate, and disseminate a variety of documents and materials
• Classify, sort, and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• Conduct database, literature, and web searches to find references and articles used for a variety of documents, reports, and publications.
• Format, word process, edit, and proofread a variety of documents and materials.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for meetings.

Supervision

• Has ongoing responsibility for supervising (may include selecting) of 1 - 9 casual employees (at any one time).

Qualifications

• 2-year Community College diploma in Office Administration or related field of study.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• Previous experience in project management and project accounting is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems like Canvas is considered an asset

Additional Information

The successful candidate must have and/or demonstrate:

• Knowledge of curriculum development and approval processes in a post-secondary environment
• Analytical ability to interpret student progression and academic planning data, identify risks and operational impacts, and develop structured recommendations within a multi-institution academic environment
• Advanced knowledge and ability to create digital documents, forms, templates and reports using Microsoft Office Applications, including Teams, Forms, Approvals, Adobe Sign, Docu Sign
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Project, Outlook, Teams, To Do, and Planner, including scheduling appointments, meetings and events, setting reminders, creating tasks, scheduling recurring events and sharing calendars with others
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to Teams to ensure seamless scheduling and communication
• Advanced writing skills and ability to clearly and creatively draft content and articulate processes and communications in a diplomatic, cohesive, effective, and well-structured manner
• Ability to synthesize accurate and precise minutes for university and faculty committees
• Strong presentation skills demonstrated through presentations at conferences, seminars or workshops and the ability to articulate ideas clearly, confidently, and engagingly to diverse audiences
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work well with high volume, pressure, and changing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proven ability to handle confidential matters, sensitive situations, crises or challenging conversations with discretion and tact
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of decolonization, equity and diversity; and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
• Proven ability to take initiative and work both independently and participate collaboratively in a team environment

The successful candidate must also have prior experience in the following areas:

• Achieving individual outcomes while contributing to a culture of collaboration
• Partnering and working with students and volunteers
• Planning and executing events, both virtually and in-person
• Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Forms, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

This position will require on-campus presence 1-2 days per week at minimum; this arrangement may be subject to change based on operational needs. Flexibility is also required to work occasional evenings, weekends and extended hours to meet the demands of the position.

How To Apply

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

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