Admissions Officer Transfer Credit Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Supervision Received:

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

Principal Duties:

Make independent admission decisions to admit or refuse applicants to university programs based on established University guidelines.
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.
Generate decision letters and communication as directed by the Associate Director of Admissions.
Prepares transfer credits files and preview course transferability for domestic and international students using established guidelines, articulation agreements, and academic policies for faculty approval.
Update student system with approved evaluations and maintain transfer credits database.
Maintain and distribute updates on transfer credit equivalencies and policies determined by faculty to other Admissions team members and other departments.
Liaise with other departments to coordinate and support University events that relate to Admissions.
Perform other workrelated admissions office related duties as assigned.

Direction to Others:

Provide training to Admissions team members, as necessary.

Standards:

1.

Knowledge of Admissions policies and procedures, and capable of communicating the same, particularly related to registration database maintenance and transfer credit evaluation.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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 international admissions at a post-secondary educational institution.
Strong knowledge of transfer credits evaluation practices for domestic and international applicants.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong proofreading skills, exceptional attention to detail.
Canadian residency or work permit required.

Hours Worked

35

Posting Date: 10/11/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:
Application for Employment