Research Graduate Programs Coordinator

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-03013 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Academic Administration Employment Type: Temporary Department: Faculty of Health - School of Public Health Sciences - Research Graduate Programs Hiring Range: $56,494.16 - $70,617.70 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Term - 1 year The internal posting deadline for this position is Friday, October 16 at 11:59PM. Job Description: Primary Purpose The Research Graduate Programs Coordinator (RGPC) provides service to enhance the effective and efficient delivery for the research graduate programs student experience at the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS). The incumbent reports to the Research Graduate Programs Manager (RGPM) and works closely with the Associate Director-Research Graduate Programs (AD-RGP), as well as liaising with the program faculty, Faculty of Health Dean’s office, Graduate Studies and Post-doctoral Affairs (GSPA) office, the Centre for Extended Learning, and the UW library. A significant aspect of the job is the coordination of research graduate academic counselling and advising, application and admissions procedures, and being the primary point of contact for prospective, transferring and current research graduate students during their tenure in SPHS. The incumbent is expected is expected to be part of an effective team concerned with all aspects of the research graduate programs and to perform the duties of the position within established policies and procedures and according to an established calendar of events, under minimal supervision with instructions from the Research Graduate Programs Manager, the Associate Director-Research Graduate Studies as well as the Administrative Officer. Key Accountabilities Graduate Programs Coordination and Administrative Responsibilities • Provide administrative support to the RGPM, AD-RGP and Administrative Officer • Coordinate with the RGPM to ensure the smooth day-to-day, term-to-term, and year-to-year operation of the SPHS research graduate degree programs within established policies and procedures and according to the established calendar of events • Responsible for tracking and disseminating information to graduate students on all graduate matters including program information and requirements, events, and professional opportunities • Maintain all graduate student records and progress reports to facilitate the generation of data required by the AD-RGP to examine student…