Admissions Advisor

Job Details

Description

**Education/Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least one (1) year of experience in post-secondary admissions, with an understanding of the graduate student market is required.

**Certifications/Licenses**:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.
- Valid Canadian Passport required.

**K/S/A**
- Experience advising international students regarding study permits.
- Student management database experience preferred.
- A strong alignment with the mission and values of Adler University.
- Strong computer skills with standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent follow-up, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Extremely organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
- Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as function as a contributing team member.
- Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations
- Strong demonstration of alignment with Adler’s social justice mission and vision
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen
- Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these
- Strong collaboration acumen and abilities
- Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity
- Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)
- Strong research acumen and abilities
- Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening

**Responsibilities**:

- Advise students regarding career or vocational matters including autobiographies and résumé preparation, admissions interview skills, and potential career exploration after graduation.
- Represents Adler University at on-campus and online events, as well as off-campus recruiting events.
- Coordinate and conduct on-campus admissions events, give presentations, and conduct Campus tours.
- Coordinates counselling skills workshops and participates in student orientation
- Answer questions about the University’s programs, admissions requirements, policies and procedures, tuition and finances, housing and relocation information.
- Consult with faculty and other departments on various issues/concerns regarding programs, student experiences, and admissions.
- Conduct course registration advising for newly admitted students such as course and program selection, timetables, and scheduling.
- Execute written and verbal correspondence to applicants and admissions inquiries and other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

**Work Schedule**:
Primarily Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be required, as well as local and North American travel. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

**Travel Requirements**: Ability to travel to off-campus events as needed. These events require the ability to physically transport materials, set-up admissions display, and stand for extended periods of time.

**Work Environment**:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs’ functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

**Universal Core Behaviors**:

- Communication:_
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
- Keeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates follow through between words and actions.
- Responds with tact, diplomacy, respect, and composure when dealing with others.
- Promotes the spirit and essence of the University’s vision, mission, values, and key strategies through both verbal and written communication.
- Teamwork and Collaboration:_
- Cooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.
- Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.
- Contributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.
- Puts success of the team above own interests.
- Builds and maintains constructive work relationships.
- Responsive to Change:_
- Supports changes in the work environment.
- Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.
- Committed to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
- Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.
- Exercises sound, accurate, and informed independent judgment when needed.
- Quality-Driven and Accountable:_
- Results-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.
- Eliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.
- Anticipates and responds to customer needs.
- Monitors own performance, accepts responsibility for actions