Graduate Administrative Coordinator

University of Victoria

$69K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree required, with 3+ years in program administration or coordination.
  • Strong proficiency in administrative and organizational skills within complex environments.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and independently.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and operate MBA and MM/MGB programs within the Gill Graduate School.
  • Act as the main contact for graduate programs with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
  • Support admissions processes and communicate with prospective students.
  • Coordinate student services, including advising and registration functions.
  • Oversee marketing and recruitment efforts for graduate programs.
  • Manage program budgeting and student award funding responsibilities.
  • Liaise with various internal departments for student support and resources.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for a flexible hybrid work arrangement after probation.
  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment promoting diversity.
  • Engagement with a dynamic academic community at the University of Victoria.
Full Job Description
Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Business

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

5 August 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1

Salary Grade

$69,872.00 - $90,849.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG8

Start Date

8/17/2026

End Date

5/31/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

General Management

Hybrid flex arrangement can be considered after probation.

Job Summary

The Graduate Administrative Coordinator (GAC) reports directly to the Gill Graduate Master Program Manager while supporting Associate Director Operations for program admissions.

Major responsibilities include the effective administration and operation of the MBA programmes and/or MM/MGB programmes, depending on the program assigned, within the Gill Graduate School, including student services (advising students and faculty on graduate program-related matters, and registration functions), admissions, communications and marketing, orientation, student award funding, program budgeting and verifying program completion. The position is the main point of contact for the Gill Graduate Master Programmes with the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) and the Graduate Admissions and Records Office (GARO). The Graduate Program Coordinator also liaises with our internal Immigration consultant, Business Co-op and Career and other units on campus in the care of incoming and continuing graduate students.

This position requires self-direction to ensure all aspects of the role including support for marketing and recruitment, admissions, pre-arrival and program support activities for students are maintained at a high level.

Job Requirements

This position requires an undergraduate degree and at least three (3) years of experience in a coordination, program administration, or similar role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, abilities include:
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, videoconference and website software.
  • Advanced administrative and organizational skills working within a complex environment.
  • Strong cultural and inter-societal acumen, in particular Indigenous acumen.
  • Previous experience working independently with the proven ability to allocate time effectively while managing multiple and changing work priorities.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion when dealing with applicants, students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • A strong student service ethic and a high level of integrity regarding cultural, sensitive, and confidential matters.
  • Self-directed with the proven ability to determine work priorities and act on them without needing direction.
  • A demonstrated ability to learn, interpret, and explain relevant policies and procedures from multiple sources.


Additional Information

BUSI-2022-JD-Graduate Administrative Coordinator-SG8 (1)

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at University of Victoria

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Graduate Administrative Coordinator jobs: