2023-115 - Admissions Officer (PS3) - Central Office
Nova Scotia Community College - 6 Jobs
Halifax, NS
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Job Details:
Central Office
Halifax, Nova Scotia
School/Department of Enrolment, Recruitment and Registrar
Continuining Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately June 1, 2023
Application deadline is 11:59pm, May 9, 2023
Competition No. 2023-115
The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on twelve steps that range from $62,071.93 - $86,777.47. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $74,518.78 annually.
What you will be doing…
You will be responsible for the coordination of the annual admissions process, including the assessment of applicant files, providing rationale for acceptances and denials to the College, managing enrolment numbers of a variety of programs, and liaising with academic Schools in the establishment of enrolment targets, capacity and program locations. This key role demands time management, accuracy, confidentiality, systems thinking and the ability to work under pressure and resolve conflict. Your knowledge of student records databases will allow you to utilize Peoplesoft, the College's primary student records database, in your day to day duties, including data entry, records retrieval and query, and report generation and analysis. You will provide recommendations for the future development and improvement of both the student records system and the associated business processes and policies. As a primary staff member of the Enrolment, Recruitment and Registrar team, you will build relationships, problem solve and be a champion for policy and procedures that promote fairness and equity both within NSCC and with external partners and stakeholders.
You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand your position as a role model to each of our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Library and/or Information Technology.
- You have a minimum of three years of recent and related occupational experience in records management
- Occupational experience that includes Admissions at a post-secondary level would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word. E-mail, student records or other records management systems. Knowledge of PeopleSoft or student information systems would be considered an asset.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
- You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in records management and Excel
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating competing priorities and demands.
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities
- You are dedicated to life-long learning and view challenges as opportunities for learning and continuous improvement
- You work well within policy guidelines and can apply policies, standards and practices consistently
You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.
As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
