Graduate Program Assistant - FEDU and FSSH - Limited Term

Ontario Tech University; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, invites applications for a Graduate Program Assistant. You will provide high-level administrative support to graduate programs in the Frazer Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, working with Associate Deans, Graduate Directors, and the Deans’ Office.

You will manage admissions, registrations, program requirements, and scheduling; coordinate committees; assist with recruitment and materials; and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, tact, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for all graduate students from admission to graduation.
• Coordinate Graduate Committee and Graduate Admission Committee meetings when requested.
• Provide information to prospective graduate students about programs and admission.
• Coordinate all thesis oral examinations and candidacy exams.
• Disseminate accurate graduate policies and announcements to students and faculty.
• Coordinate graduate recruitment, orientation, and outreach events.
• Assist in developing graduate program recruitment materials.

Education

Two-year post-secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Banner

Job description

Tracking Code

req2249

Faculty/Department

Frazer Faculty of Education

Number of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Limited Term

Hours of Work

hours per week

Salary Range

Level 6 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $64,792

Posting Date

September 17, 2026

Closing Date

September 24, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Operations, the Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) provides high-level administrative support to all graduate programs in both the Frazer Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. The GPA works closely with both Faculties’ Associate Deans, Graduate Program Directors, and the Deans’ Office.

Responsibilities/accountabilities

• Act as primary contact for all graduate students from admission to graduation, providing support related to course selection, program requirements, scheduling and registration
• Support Graduate Program Directors and Associate Deans (Graduate Studies), including coordinating and attending Graduate Committee and Graduate Admission Committee meetings, if requested
• Provide information to prospective Graduate students about programs, admission requirements, application procedures and general aspects of the graduate programs
• Liaise with the School of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies (SGPS) to ensure compliance with all SGPS policies
• Assist with the assignment of Graduate student Teaching Assistantships, and the processing of Graduate Research Assistantships
• Coordinate all thesis oral examinations, major paper and major research project completions, PhD candidacy exams, and PhD comprehensive exams, including scheduling, documentation submission and transcript audits
• Ensure accurate information is distributed to all students and faculty regarding graduate student policies or announcements
• Coordinate all Graduate recruitment, orientation and outreach events
• Assist in the development of all graduate program recruitment and promotional materials such as admissions publications, brochures, videos and web pages
• Provide general administrative program support including managing of correspondence, filing, and maintaining distribution lists

Required Skills

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, tact, and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and problem solve
• Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace suite
• Working knowledge of web applications and previous experience with Banner would be considered an asset
• Proven team player dedicated to excellent customer service with public relations skills
• Willing and able to work flexible hours to meet deadlines and to attend evening or weekend events and activities

Required Education

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience

• A minimum of one year of related successful experience in a university environment

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website https://ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date

10/5/2026

Expected End Date

5/31/2027