Associate Admissions Advisor

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level A

Job Title

Associate Admissions Advisor

Department

Admissions Advising 3 | Undergraduate Admissions | Undergraduate Admissions and Student Recruitment and Advising | Enrolment Services

Compensation Range

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

November 11, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

This posting is for two (2) positions.

_ This position is expected to be filled by _promotion/reassignment_ and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University._

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Organizational Status

The Associate Admissions Advisor reports to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions (Canada) or the Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions (International). Their work is supervised on a day to day basis by a designated Admissions Advisors. The Associate Admissions Advisor works collaboratively with managers from other units within Enrolment Services and senior administrators within the Faculties on complex and unique individual cases to ensure accurate, expeditious enrolment management.

Work Performed

Evaluate Admissibility and Transfer Credit 80%

- Conducts a comprehensive applicant assessment (academic and non-academic) to determine admissibility for over 20,000 applicants to 41 direct-entry and professional degree programs within 15 Faculties on two campuses. Applies complex evaluation criteria and independent judgement to render admissions decisions that support student success and align with Senate-mandated admission policies and principles of practice (UBC s Principles of Effective Undergraduate Admission).

- Conducts qualitative evaluation of the applicant s personal profile to assess non-academic variables designed to assess students potential for success.

- Integrates an applicant s academic assessment, personal assessment, and presenting school and curriculum in relation to the intended area of study to render a judgment-based holistic admission decision.

- Uses sound judgement and analysis in discretionary cases to determine admissibility. Consults with Admissions Advisors on a daily basis and senior administration in Enrolment Services, Faculty administrators, and departments on more complex cases.

- Analyzes Canadian and International educational documents to determine assignment of transfer credit.

Advise Prospective Students and Applicants 15%

- Communicates complex admission policies and procedures to prospective high school applicants in Canada and from around the world. Provides supportive advising that informs educational choices and influences student decision-making.

Performs other related duties as required. 5%

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Supervision Received

Reports to and works under the general direction of the Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions (Canada) or the Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions (International). Their work is supervised on a day to day basis by a designated Admissions Advisors. Receives occasional guidance from Director, Undergraduate Admissions.

Works with moderate supervision. Receives general direction on new assignments and is expected to act within, and somewhat beyond, established policies and procedures. Unusual matters, technical problems, and any issues which fall outside policies and procedures are referred to senior staff.

Supervision Given

n/a

Minimum Qualifications

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications