International Admissions Specialist

3 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3680

**Internal Closing Date**:

- October 6, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- October 12, 2024

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 11 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.01 to $35.76 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am-4:30pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW**: International Admissions Specialist**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Successful completion of an undergraduate Diploma or an associate’s degree in a related discipline. A combination of education and working experience will be considered.
- Minimum two years of experience working with international students in the admissions portfolio, and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a cross-cultural working environment
- Previous experience in supervising unionized staff considered a strong asset

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong working knowledge of International Admissions processes and procedures and the ability to analyze established processes to recommend changes in support of international students
- Solid knowledge of the BC post-secondary educational system and international education systems
- Experience in the use of enterprise student information systems
- Ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and service-oriented relationships with internal and external clients such as applicants, agents, faculty, staff, and prospective learners
- Oral and written fluency in English and a secondary language in one of KPU’s target markets is required. The language requirements for the open role will be specified in the job posting
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to record and process data efficiently and accurately
- Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities to meet deadlines
- Proven ability to conduct oneself calmly and professionally in a demanding, high-stress, fast-paced environment over a sustained period of time
- Proven ability to represent a post-secondary institution or other similar organizations with tact and diplomacy in all settings
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Ability to travel and work at various campuses
- Minimum of 45 wpm keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy
- Able to lift and carry materials in the range of 30 to 50 lbs.
- **Salary Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program - eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
- Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
- Intercampus shuttle
- Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
- Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
- Library and Bookstore (discounts)
**Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

**Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?**

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

**Note to Applicants**:
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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