Admissions Advisor

Job Details

Description

**Education/Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 2-3 years experience in post-secondary admissions, with an understanding of the graduate student market is required.

**Knowledge/Skills**
- 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 and experience with event planning and public speaking an asset.
- 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 when required.
- Coordinate and conduct on-campus admissions events, give presentations, and conduct Campus tours.
- Coordinates counselling skills workshops and participates in student orientation, maintains a student relocation Facebook page and participates in University events under the direction of the DOA.
- 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 travel (within British Columbia) when required. Hybrid office schedule after the probation period is available with approval.

**Travel Requirements**: Ability to travel to local off-campus events as needed. These events require the ability to physically transport materials, set-up displays, 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 o