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Hiring Unit:
Opera McGill, Schulich School of Music
Position Summary:

The student Opera Area Assistant supports the Directors of Opera Studies and the Opera McGill program by facilitating communication and ensuring smooth coordination between students, faculty, guest artists, and administrative staff. This role requires professionalism, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to oversee logistical details that connect both Opera McGill classes and productions.

• coordinating students’ schedules so we can schedule coachings,
• collecting headshots and bios for programs,
• proctoring auditions,
• communicating details of colloquium performances open to Opera McGill students only,
• liaise between guest artists and production teams (external hires) and administrative staff (ex: Directors of Opera Studies, Events Administrator)

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong Organizational and Coordination Skills
• Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Discretion and Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of the Schulich School of Music and Opera McGill, an asset

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:

• coordinating students’ schedules so we can schedule coachings,
• collecting headshots and bios for programs,
• proctoring auditions,
• communicating details of colloquium performances open to Opera McGill students only,
• liaise between guest artists and production teams (external hires) and administrative staff (ex: Directors of Opera Studies, Events Administrator