Graduate Administrator

Career Development Assignment (CDA) The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

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Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number: J0926-0209

Job Title: Graduate Administrator

Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department: Electronics

Job Category: Administrative

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/09/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/11/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 66,488.00 - 72,613.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 19/10/2026

Assignment Duration To: 31/12/2027

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 7PE

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 19/10/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision of the Departmental Administrator, the Graduate Administrator acts as Assistant to the Associate Chair, Graduate Studies. In this capacity, the Graduate Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the graduate program. S/he provides direction to students and faculty with regard to graduate issues such as admission and program requirements, registration, scholarships and awards, and graduation. S/he, under the direction of the Associate Chair, generates the required documentation for admissions, student funding, student audits, comprehensive examinations, thesis defences, graduation lists, processes a variety of documents critical to students’ progress through the program, coordinates the regular review of the academic audit, monitors students’ academic standing, and assists with scholarship/awards applications. The incumbent responds to student inquiries regarding admissions, prepares admissions documentation for the Associate Chair, and assists with registration. S/He provides support for the examination process, including assembling thesis defence boards, and prepares graduation lists, ensuring eligibility of students to graduate. The Graduate Administrator manages an extensive student database, including funding information, academic status, etc, from which s/he generates a variety of statistical reports.

The Graduate Administrator replaces the administrator in her/his absence. The incumbent performs a variety of administrative tasks for the Associate Chair and for the Departmental Administrator, as required and provides administrative support for the departmental faculty.

Qualifications

• The work requires initiative, good judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• The ability to organize work, set priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines is essential.
• Must have highly developed interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with students, Faculty member, Administrators, and the general public.
• Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a high volume, high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• The ability to interpret departmental and university policies and procedures and incorporate them into the unit’s operations is essential.
• A complete understanding of the graduate program and its attendant regulations is critical for the efficient management of this position.
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping skills as well as strong communication skills, both oral and written are essential.
• Requires an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the graduate program, and a broad knowledge of general university regulations and procedures in order to function efficiently.
• A sound knowledge of office procedures, including record-keeping and filing are essential with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Must keep pace with emerging technologies, such as Carleton Applications, BANNER, and a variety of word processing applications.
• The ability to interpret information and make informed decisions is a critical skill for this person.

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• Completion of secondary school including secretarial training plus an additional two years of study, preferably at a post-secondary level; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of related experience in a university environment

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.