International Admissions Assistant - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:
International Admissions Assistant (Asia Pacific I & Oceania)
Job Type:

Permanent FT Support

Bargaining Unit:

FT Support

School/Department:
Student Experience & Success
Campus/Location:

Progress Campus

Pay Range:

- $ $35.77/Hour

Pay Band:
Support G
Hours/Week:
35 Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Date Posted:

June 9, 2023

Closing Date:
June 16, 2023We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
The International Admissions Assistant will report to the Regional Manager of Asia Pacific I & Oceania region.

The incumbent is responsible for working collaboratively as part of the Admissions/Recruitment team processing and evaluating admissions of new international entrants from the recruitment stage to admissions and registration within their assigned geographic region.

The International Admissions Assistant is also responsible for providing post-registration support to international students.

They are expected to have regional expertise of their assigned geographic region and be able to speak fluently and professionally in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Support team members during peak periods or as the need arises to ensure that established deadlines, goals and objectives of the International Education Office are met
Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients, demonstrating tact, diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality in all exchanges
Inputs, checks and compares electronic files to Banner Admissions onscreen data and hardcopy academic transcripts to ensure accuracy of Banner Admissions data and manually inputs required data
Assists with assembly and mailout of system generated acknowledgment letters, offer packages and orientation packages during peak periods
Performs other duties as assigned; this may require that the incumbent is transferred to another campus/ country during the interim assignment

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum two (2) year diploma in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, Education, Office Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum two (2) years of related practical experience in an international customerservice driven environment (preferably in an international student service environment)
Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of PC software and of integrated student information database systems (e.g., Student Information Systems, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, College Websites).
Fluency writing and speaking in English and Mandarin is mandatory; fluency in additional languages in the geographic region (Cantonese) considered an asset.
Knowledge of college programs and structures of the Ontario secondary school system and related visa, immigration legislation
Ability to work meeting deadlines and complete tasks under pressure
Ability to maintain the strictest confidence regarding student data (in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and the Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act)
Ability to undertake occasional interim transfer to another campus
Awareness and sensitivity to the crosscultural communication requirements of customers, and understanding the special needs of international students
Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and
must be submitted online by June 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.

Please quote Job ID J Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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