Admissions & Recruitment Officer (Term)

**Date Posted**:11/15/2024
**Req ID**: 40650
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Arts & Science
**Department**: Dept of Computer Science
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00057368

**Description**:
**About us**:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.

**Your opportunity**:
**Note: this is a 2-year term opportunity.**

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Determining logístical details required for the execution of admissions processes
- Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
- Providing detailed information regarding financial awards
- Analyzing statistical information to inform admissions projections and planning activities
- Developing plans that support recruitment strategies
- Researching potential target markets to inform recruitment plans
- Delivering student recruitment presentations

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum four years of progressive related experience in a student admissions environment in a post-secondary institution.
- Experience developing and implementing processes and workflows for recruitment and admissions for graduate programs.
- Familiarity with Slate, or similar admissions software, and databases. Demonstrated ability to learn new systems.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, survey tools and video conference platforms
- Proven track record of effectively liaising with service providers to ensure organizational needs are met, including coordinating technical and administrative support, troubleshooting issues, and exploring customizations.
- Superior computer and data skills, manipulating and analyzing data, and producing statistical information and data visualization for decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience developing content for and presenting compelling recruitment presentations, workshops, training sessions, orientations, etc. for internal and external audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), judgement, organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong student service orientation: tact and diplomacy in dealing with students and students’ family members, maintaining confidentiality in working with student information.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines andrespond to changing work priorities quickly and effectively.
- Knowledge of theories related to equity, diversity, and inclusion as they relate to admissions and student services.
- Knowledge of best practices for promoting educational programs and engaging potential students.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Accountable
- Communicator
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Problem solver
- Team player

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to the University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

**Closing Date**: 11/29/2024, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Term - 2-years
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Student Services

**Lived Experience Statement