International Admissions Officer

_Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons._

**Job Title: International Admissions Officer**
- Staff Bargaining Unit_

**Position Status**: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hrs./week)

OSSTF

**Department**: Recruitment & Strategic Enrolment

**Supervision Received**: Manager, International Admissions

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

**# of Positions**:5

**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 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**:
**International Admissions & Administrative Duties (80%)**

The International Admissions Officer will assist in 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

**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, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with post-secondary organizations (e.g. admissions, registration, recruitment), or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
- Experience using a computer-based registration system is considered an asset.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work effectively with people of diverse backg