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Hiring Unit

Schulich School of Music - Graduate Program's Office

Position Summary

Schulich School of Music Graduate Programs’ Office is seeking 2 candidates for Student Grant Writing Assistant position. The candidates will provide assistance to current registered Music graduate students applying for funding. The candidates will review grant proposals and offer comments and feedback. This position is open to Schulich School of Music Doctoral students who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in teaching and learning. The number of hours per week will fluctuate given the number of requests and time of the year.

Primary Responsibilities

The Student Grant Writing Assistant will provide support for activities such as: Review grant proposals in advance and prepare comments and feedback Hold one-on-one meetings and workshops with graduate students to read and review grant proposals Participating in training and relevant professional development activities as necessary Assist in the translation of Abstracts for the FRQ grant application process Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Excellent oral, written, and visual communication and presentation skills in English and French Ability to manage and translate research data in and across both languages Research background in music studies Some awareness of research methodologies Teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills Strong organization and ability to prioritize Ability to work with Office 365 (e.g., Teams, Word) and Zoom Previous experience as a TA and/or research assistant Fluency in languages other than English is an asset Applicants who are selected for an interview may be required to provide up to three references, a short writing sample, and a note from their supervisors or advisors indicating that they support the candidate undertaking this work. Preference given to Doctoral students in the Schulich School of Music. 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 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) $20.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 2 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-08-15 Position End Date: 2027-05-15 Deadline to Apply: 2026-08-11 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.