Class Assistant - China EMBA

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• Hiring Unit:
• Desautels Faculty of Management

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Mandarin-speaking student with strong academic and linguistic skills to assist in translating and contextualizing a series of high-level lectures delivered in English. 

These sessions are part of a leadership and innovation program and feature prominent speakers in business, ethics, and entrepreneurship. In order to offer a professional experience, we need to ensure that the students properly comprehend the lectures and panels.

Responsibilities:Attend The Following Sessions:

• Friday, October 3: 
• 9:00am–11:00am: AI in Business – Prof. Maxime Cohen
• 11:15am–1:15pm: AI and Ethics – Kate Arthur
• 2:30pm–4:30pm: Leadership and Strategy – Prof. Henry Mintzberg
• Monday, October 6: 
• 9:00am–11:00am: Canadian Business Environment – Prof. Chris Ragan
• 11:15am–1:15pm: Entrepreneurial Business Environment – Marie-Josée Lamothe
• 2:30pm–4:00pm: Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion
• Verify accuracy of translation into Mandarin with attention to tone, nuance, and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure participants comprehend the context and content.
• Attend a CCBC reception on October 6th, from 5 to 8PM, held in Mandarin 

Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities:

• • Minimum Bachelor's degree
• • Preferably PhD student (studying business, economics, ethics, AI, or related fields).
• • Native or fluent Mandarin speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• • Strong comprehension of academic English and subject matter terminology.
• • Experience in translation or interpretation is an asset.
• • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education And Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $22.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

17 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-10-01

Position End Date:

2025-10-06

Deadline To Apply:

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.