Student Recruitment and Admissions Representative - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:03/14/2024

Req ID: 36555

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Ofc of the Registrar

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The university's second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study.

Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation.

With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs.

Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:

The Office of the Registrar at U of T Mississauga delivers registrarial services to support U of T Mississauga's academic goals and U of T priorities in the areas of student information, interpretation of policies, and innovation of registrarial interactions.

Our core mission is effective and sustainable strategic enrolment management:
student recruitment, retention, success and graduation.

Operating in a culture of cooperation and collaboration, we achieve our goals and objectives based on values of student-focused solutions, integrity of academic records and continuous innovative improvements.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment Events and Outreach, the Student Recruitment and Admissions Representative provides front-line and administrative support for Student Recruitment and Admissions in the Office of the Registrar to assist U of T Mississauga in achieving its recruitment and enrolment goals and objectives.

The Representative provides proactive, customer-friendly, quality service to a diverse population and is the first point of contact for visitors to Student Recruitment and Admissions at U of T Mississauga.

The Representative will assess the needs of prospective students, families, school counsellors and others, and match those needs to appropriate information, staff or University departments and divisions.

The Student Recruitment and Admission Representative is responsible for positively representing the University to support the recruitment of qualified students.

The Representative provides detailed information and must have a good understanding of the University admission process, program requirements, a basic understanding of world-wide education systems, as well as programs and policies of the University, and U of T Mississauga in particular.

The ability to interpret and explain admission guidelines and procedures, and adhere to University policies and practices is crucial. The Representative assists with planning, co-ordinating and representing U of T Mississauga in recruitment events and programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
Providing detailed information regarding admission requirements to prospective students and applicants
Fostering positive relationships with students, parents and the general public
Responding to routine admissions and awards enquiries and referring complex enquiries as appropriate
Promoting programs at recruitment events
Coordinating scheduled activities for functions
Determining logístical details and activities for events and/or programming

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
Minimum two years' experience in a student service environment
Experience working in a fastpaced customer service environment
Experience planning and coordinating large group events and/or programs
Excellent communication and customer relations skills
Knowledgeable on issues and trends related to student recruitment, admission and university life
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, take initiative and work within a team

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience in student recruitment and/or admissions
Experience using ROSI and Slate

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Diplomatic
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 03/25/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Registrarial Services

**Lived Experience Statement