University Admissions Officer (Maternity leave with possible extension)
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB
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Job Details:
Join our team: Admissions officer (Maternity leave with possible extension)
Are you an exceptionally well-organized individual with high attention to detail?
Do you enjoy collaborating with others?
Do you have administrative experience in an academic environment?
If you answered 'yes' to these questions, we're interested in you!
The Admissions Officer (AO), reporting to the Registrar of the company, is responsible for evaluating, assessing and processing student applications and determining admissibility to all University of Fredericton programs. The AO provides knowledgeable guidance and assistance to applicants and potential students that demonstrate excellent student-centered service. The AO works collaboratively with departmental staff, providing advice on the admissibility of potential applicants, and to ensure a smooth admissions process. The AO recommends improvements to the admission process and provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluates, assesses and processes student applications for admission to all programs according to established criteria.
- Ensures accuracy and consistency in assessment processes.
- Responds to telephone, email and in-person enquiries from applicants, students and internal and external stakeholders.
- Evaluates transcripts from other colleges and universities for transfer credit.
- Communicates both positive and negative decisions to the applicant.
- Identifies process and procedural challenges and contributes to finding efficiencies and improvements.
- Collaborates and works with other departments on incoming applications.
- Provides follow-up on start dates and new students with the Student Services team.
- Provides high attention to detail regarding student files.
Position Requirements
- An ability to communicate knowledge and information well with others.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional listening skills.
- Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and staff.
- Results-oriented and intrapreneurial attitude and approach.
- Ability to prioritize workload and work within strict deadlines.
- Exceptionally well-organized and attentive to detail.
- Detailed and accurate record-keeping.
- A professional appearance and promotion of a positive company image.
- A positive attitude and standard of ethics.
- Maintains high level of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of undergraduate admissions requirements, academic regulations, policies and procedures (desirable).
- Knowledge of Canadian and international education systems (desirable).
Educational Requirements
- Diploma in business administration.
- 2-3 years of administration experience.
- 2-3 years of admissions-related work experience in an academic setting (desirable).
Compensation Package
In addition to your base compensation, joining the UFred team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance, Professional Development, and Service opportunities.
- Wellness and Balance: UFred employees start their career by completing a Resiliency in the Workplace course. They actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care, as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years, as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements, subsidized gym memberships, and Wellness days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
- Professional Development: UFred supports both internal and external opportunities to support your development needs.
- Service: UFred employees actively participate in a wide range of volunteer and fundraising initiatives within and around the Fredericton Community on a regular basis.
Hours of work
This is a temporary full-time position (35 hours), under regular business hours to cover a period of maternity leave with the possibility of full-time permanent. The position is available in Fredericton, NB.
Who are we?
The University of Fredericton (UFred) is a fully-online university based out of Fredericton, NB. UFred was founded on the notion that education should be driven by the needs of today's learners. The fully-online, no-residency required model of education that UFred offers is designed specifically for online delivery that is applied and relevant. Learners can begin their UFred journey from a range of starting points depending on their interests, level of education, and professional experience, and can continue along a customized path to fulfil their ultimate learning goals.
The University of Fredericton is firmly committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company.
If this sounds like a team that you're ready to be a part of, please apply!
Please apply before January 20th, 2020. Keep in mind that this position could be closed earlier than January 20th, 2020 if we receive the maxiumum threshold of applicants for this role.
We thank all those who apply.
