Admissions Officer - Montréal, Canada - Concordia University

Concordia University

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Number:
/ P7004

Department:
Admission Administration

Grade:
GR12

Campus:
Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:
$76, $91,341.36 per annum

Union/Association/HR Policy:

CUPEU

Posting deadline:
May 30, 2024

Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

SCOPE

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide prompt and appropriate admissions decisions to applicants as well as process admissionsrelated requests, such as appeals, degree transfers, course exemption, transfer credit assessments, etc.
Provide information to current, former and prospective students and other university stakeholders on university policies, practices and procedures as it relates to undergraduate admissions.
Research educational credentials, systems and schools worldwide and provide information to prospective students and other internal and external stakeholders where appropriate; Make recommendations regarding trends, best practices and procedures.
Collaborate with the student recruitment team and participate in local recruitment activities and events.
Identify process and procedural challenges and contribute to finding efficiencies and improvements.
Maintain liaison with internal stakeholders (e.g. departments, service units) and external stakeholders (e.g. CEGEPS, professional organizations).
Represent the Office on committees as required.
Perform other duties in support of Enrolment Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and two to four years of admissionsrelated work experience in an academic setting.
Knowledge of Concordia's undergraduate admissions requirements, academic regulations, policies and procedures an asset.
Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken and written English in order to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students and to draft correspondence and documentation; good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written French.
Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions environment, desirable.
Knowledge of Canadian and international educational systems.
Experience in making effective decisions and dealing well with ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
Strong planning, organizational, decisionmaking, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to prioritize workload and work within strict deadlines.
Ability to work in a highvolume area and to respond to change.
Proven experience working in a fast paced, highpressure team environment.
Aptitude to work in a serviceoriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
Ability to work extended hours outside normal operating hours.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English.

Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands

The Kanien'kehá:
ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today

Tiohtià:
ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples.

We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

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