Intermediate Specialist, Admissions - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Type:
Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):
N/A

Job Family:
Admissions

of Open Positions:
1

Faculty/Service - Department:
Juris Doctor Program

Campus:
Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted:
June 15, 2023

Closing Date:
June 26, 2023

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:
35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 10

Salary Range:
$75, $95,678.00

Over the past 20 years, the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa has become a national and global leader in many fields.

We are the only law school to offer a common law degree in both English and French, and our Faculty is one of the most accomplished in the country.

We are an engaged Faculty and we have a strong culture of public engagement.

We also have a strong bond with the legal community in Ottawa and a special relationship with the Supreme Court of Canada.

We are leaders - leaders in research, leaders in the profession and leaders in our community.

On any given day, members of our Faculty may be seen testifying before a Parliamentary committee, providing expert commentary in the media or contributing to public policy debates on the issues of the day.

We are the most-cited law faculty in the national media.

Through our dedication we have built strong experiential learning opportunities for our students where our students have unparalleled access to, and interaction with, the highest judges in the land to help foster an inclusive and high-quality student experience.

Position Purpose:

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Recruitment and liaison activities:
Oversees the recruitment and admissions process for programs under own responsibility.

To this end, develops and provides information to prospective students in order to advise them on program options and admission requirements, taking into account their prior education and career goals.

Designs and implements innovative provincial and national recruitment strategies for JD programs.

Designs and coordinates recruitment activities to stimulate university student interest in studying at the Faculty and to fulfil the Faculty's objectives, including promotion of diversity and inclusion.

Plans and coordinates visits with prospective students to promote the Common Law Section's programs, achievements and current activities.

Communications management:

Anticipates requirements and produces print and web content to better meet day-to-day operational needs, in compliance with web and accessibility standards, official language requirements, and Faculty and uOttawa policies.

Develops and assesses performance indicators to check website traffic and usability, and coordinates improvements to ensure maximum effectiveness of the Admissions Office website.

Admission file processing:
Analyzes and prepares admission files according to University requirements, ensuring that all conditions for admission are met. Checks student status lists for accuracy and makes any necessary corrections. Determines applicant eligibility, prepares files for evaluation by admission committees, and manages entry of evaluation committee recommendations.

What you will bring:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Juris Doctor_ (JD) degree is an asset
Experience in academic administration, liaison activities and academic recruitment (preferably in law), with a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
Superior analytical, organizational and research skills; attention to detail
Experience in solving problems and taking decisions
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on consultation, analysis and feedback
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Experience in using Microsoft Office suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), word processors, Windows and the Internet
Experience with academic information systems and online admission tools
Listening skills and strong work ethic
Bilingualism
English and French (spoken and written)

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning:
Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative:
Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Client Service Orientation:
Help or serve others to meet their needs.

This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.

Teamwork and Cooperation:
Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to r