Admissions Counsellor, Undergraduate (Full-Time)

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Position Description

Position Purpose

The Admissions Counsellor, Undergraduate works closely with the other members of the Admissions Department to implement strategies and initiatives to achieve recruitment and enrollment management objectives by communicating, building interest, and developing relationships with prospective undergraduate students in assigned geographic region. While the focus will be on undergraduate students, efforts to promote Tyndale Seminary are taken at every possible opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Provide prospective students with counselling towards undergraduate education.
• Recruit well-qualified students to Tyndale by contacting prospective undergraduate students via phone, email, and/or in-person visits.
• Work closely with Student Admissions representatives to follow up with prospective students.
• Represent Tyndale at off-campus recruiting events.
• Initiate opportunities to promote Tyndale off-campus.
• Participate as an active member of the Admissions team.

Application Processing

• Process and evaluate undergraduate application files.
• Identify and remove barriers for undergraduate applicants.
• Notify the applicant of application decision and post-acceptance instructions.
• Ensure prospective students have required information regarding their application status through clear and timely communication.
• Provide status reports on assigned region, as required.
• Document correspondence with undergraduate students and track application status.

Position Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years of sales or recruiting experience, preferred
• Marketing and customer relations experience, preferred
• Experience in database management, preferred
• Experience with a Christian higher education institution, preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Audiences of all sizes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct data analysis
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment and computer software
• Organizational skills, with a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills with considerable experience speaking to

Personal Characteristics

• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community. A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement
• A passion for higher education and the desire to play a key role in attracting and preparing students to become exceptional members of society
• Proven record of relating to a variety of people with tact and diplomacy
• Self-motivated "team player" who will take responsibility for his/her actions and work
• Entrepreneurial instincts and a desire to "get the job done"

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to lift and carry promotional materials and equipment
• Working non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) during heavy event seasons
• Travel required
• May experience stress in dealing with challenging people (internal and external)

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or

changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.