International Admissions Officer

3 weeks ago


Sault Ste Marie, Canada Algoma University Full time

**Job Title: International Admissions Officer**:

- Staff Bargaining Unit_

**Position Status**:Permanent, Full Time (35 hours/week)
OSSTF

**Department**:Recruitment & Strategic Enrolment

**Supervision Received**:Manager, International Admissions

**Supervision Exercised**:Student Assistants

**Location**:Sault Ste. Marie, ON

**Number of Positions**:1

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
A. International Admissions & Administrative Duties 80%

B. Other Duties 20%

**TOTAL **100%

The International Admissions Officer (IAO), under the direction of the Manager, International Admissions, will be responsible for performing the functions of an admissions officer with a special focus on international applicants. The IAO will be responsible for the evaluation and assessment of foreign credentials and for providing information to prospective international prospective students regarding programs and courses including the processes and requirements specific to international student admissions. This may include monitoring international applicants and any follow-up necessary in an effort to convert the applicant to registrant.

The position requires familiarity with the educational system of major “sending” countries and the ability to analyze documents for admissibility.

The position will work closely with staff in the Office of the Registrar, Student Accounts, and Student Success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
**A. International Admissions & Administrative Duties (80%)**

The IAO will assist the successful and efficient operations of the admission cycle for international applicants, to meet the strategic aims of the University, including meeting targets, while ensuring applicable regulations and policies are followed.
- Reviewing and verifying applicant credentials and identifying possible fraudulent documents for referral to the Assistant Registrar
- Providing alternative study options where direct entry may not have been met
- Assessing and authorizing articulated and routine transfer credit recognition for program admissions
- Ensuring accuracy and detail while processing and tracking admissions
- Maintaining a repository of international admission requirements that are country specific including regulations/procedures that support the admission and registration processes
- Actively pursuing outstanding international applicant information
- Identifying barriers to admission and providing recommendations on how to eliminate those barriers; identifying potential equivalencies to existing admission requirements for consideration
- Liaising internally with Financial Services to coordinate and track tuition deposits by international applicants
- Supporting the University’s enrolment function for international students with regards to advice and guidance as and when required

**B. Other Duties (20%)**
- Responsible for answering the Main Student Information Overflow and triaging calls to the appropriate staff or departments
- Responsible for assisting with domestic student inquiries and admissions if domestic staff are unavailable to assist
- Provide support for the analysis of international applicants, registration data and other appropriate reports
- Assist with international registration for students in person or during the online registration campaign prior to arrival
- Other duties, as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:
**Physical Effort ** _Minimal_
Standard office environment; mínimal physical effort required

**Physical Environment ** _Minimal_
Occasional exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions

**Sensory Attention ** _Moderate_

**Mental Stress ** _Moderate_
Occasional exposure to mental pressures, particularly related to meeting deadlines

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Undergraduate degree in any field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of experience working with post-secondary organizations, including admissions, registration, and recruitment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, styles, and abilities.
- Capacity to work effectively in a high volume, time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional client-service skills.
- Experience using a computer-based registration system.
- Computer proficiency in G-Suite and ability/willingness to learn new systems and programs.
- Minimal travel may be required
- Commitment to understanding Algoma University’s Special Mission and the Seven
Grandfather Teachings
- Vulnerable Sector Check required

**Salary Scale: $50,264 to $62,830 annually**

**Please submit a resume and cover letter (combined PDF) to People and Culture no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.**

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In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, se



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