International Admissions Specialist

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**International Admissions Specialist**:

- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 00465
- Division
- Department of International Education
- Department
- International Admissions
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary full-time
- FTE
- 1
- Workload
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Pay Level
- CUPE 9: $28.67 per hour
- Appointment Start Date
- 01-May-2023
- Appointment End Date
- 30-May-2024
- Leave Replacement
- Appointment may end earlier or be extended depending on return of incumbent.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 21-Mar-2023
- Closing Date
- 05-Apr-2023
- Job Reference
- 2042

**Duties**:
The International Admissions Specialists play a vital role in the assessment, admission, and enrolment of qualified international students at VIU and are key influencers in helping prospective students stay well informed and choose to study at VIU. It is a complex and highly specialized role that requires skills in international admissions, international credential assessment, recruitment, and enrolment management as well as intercultural skills.

International Admissions Specialists must maintain accurate student records, track applicant progression through the admissions process and provide statistical reporting, and produce a wide variety of reports and letters.

As international enrolment specialists, the incumbents must carefully track applicant progression through the admissions process and provide statistical reporting; provide accurate and timely information to a large volume of inquiries from applicants and international representatives, and respond in a courteous, thorough and prompt fashion, while also performing their work with a high degree of accuracy.

**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum three recent relevant experiences including experience in a multicultural and/or international setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be able to work independently, and as a team player, and able to set priorities and handle competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong oral and written English language skills.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural groups and empathy for clients whose first language is not English.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Some knowledge of financial records

**Preferred Qualifications**:
One year of experience in a post-secondary admissions office, with knowledge of international credentials. Experience with VIU's student record and financial systems. Fluency (written and oral) in another language.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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