Admissions Officer - Vancouver, Canada - University Canada West

University Canada West

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Job Title:
Admissions Officer

Location:
Vancouver, BC

Reports To:
Admissions Supervisor

About University Canada West:

University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005.

Based in Downtown Vancouver, the university is defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

Here, at UCW, we connect recognized, well-established specialists and ambitious young professionals, so they learn from each other and thrive in our diverse environment.

Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Primary Purpose

The Admissions Officer is responsible for providing an exceptionally high standard of customer service to UCW applicants and current students, agents and Global University Systems (GUS) partners.

Specific Responsibilities
The Admissions Officer will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:

Record and implement procedures to produce and maintain complete and accurate student admission and education records
Work output must be scalable with respect to student numbers, locations, learning modalities and IT enhancements
Confidentiality of record security and privacy legislation is imperative
Coordinate the evaluation of transfer credit for applicants and students including initial assessment, coordination with faculty evaluators, assignment of transfer credit, and maintenance of transfer credit databases
Maintaining effective working relationships with diverse group of students and employees
Ability to plan, organize and review the work of others engaged in similar tasks and be flexible and resourceful in the performance of job duties
Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Competencies:

Proven ethical and objective decisionmaking and problemsolving abilities to support students
A strong, serviceoriented focus
MS Office proficiency
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, and communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing
A high level of ethics, discretion, tact and diplomacy
Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus and the ability to handle complaints, accept and consider suggestions and to resolve conflict
Demonstrated skills in crosscultural communications
Organization and accuracy
Attention to detail
To be able to work with independently with mínimal supervision, and within a team

Education and Experience:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Administrative experience in a postsecondary educational setting
Basic training in office practices, customer service and communication

To apply, please attach your
cover letter and resume in a single document toindicate how you are meeting the Education and Experience requirements.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: