Admissions Officer- Vancouver - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Required Qualifications:

Supervision Received:

This position is supervised by the Associate Director of Admissions and works closely with other departments related to their duties (i.e., Marketing, Enrollment Services, and Faculty).

Principal Duties:

Generate decision letters and communication as directed by the Associate Director of Admissions.
Assist in preparing transfer credits files for admissions evaluation and update student system with approved evaluations.
Liaise with other departments to coordinate and support University events that relate to Admissions.
Prepare acceptance packages and courier to various countries if required.
Make independent admission decisions to admit or refuse applicants to University programs based on established University guidelines.
Calculate domestic and international student grade point averages.
Recommend students who do not meet established prerequisites to Faculty Admissions Reviewing Committees and provide sufficient evidence of credentials to warrant a consideration for acceptance.
Research, review, and analyze admissions criteria from national and international institutions.
Assist in preparing transfer credits files including initial assessment, coordination with faculty evaluators, assignment of transfer credit, and maintenance of transfer credit databases.
Perform other work-related admissions office related duties as assigned.

Direction to Others:

Provide training to Admissions team members as necessary.

Standards:

Knowledge of Admissions policies and procedures, and capable of communicating the same, particularly related to registration and database maintenance.
Capable of accurately maintaining student database.
Capable of personalizing form letters.
Capable of drafting forms and general information memos and letters.
Capable of working with and maintaining spreadsheets.
Capable of interacting successfully with the public under a variety of circumstances.
Must be able to follow through with responsibilities and interact effectively with co-workers.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. High School or GED required.

Completion of business courses related to administrative and general office skills or demonstrated equivalency through work experience. College credits preferred. Associate or bachelor's degree a plus.
Minimum two years of experience in the office environment, preferably at an educational institution.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong proofreading skills, exceptional attention to detail.
Familiarity with a college environment, as a student or as an employee, to understand the processes performed in an Admissions office.
Canadian residency or work permit required.

Hours Worked

35

Posting Date: 02/20/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:
Application for Employment