Admissions Officer (23:141) Jobs

Term of App't: Temporary, Full Time: Monday - Friday, 7 hrs/day (until Mar 31, 2024)
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: Registrar
Location: Dawson Creek or Fort St John campus
Salary
$34.18 - $42.60/hr, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional $0.50/hour in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. Staff in this role have the ability to contribute to the College Pension Plan.
The period between December 25 - January 1st of each year is unpaid time off, while the campuses are closed.
Description
Under limited supervision of the Registrar, the Admissions Officer is responsible for service-oriented and student-dedicated admissions advising for students who are interested in and/or applying for NLC programs. The Admissions Officer provides pre-admission information to prospective students and/or their agents and provides advice on program suitability, eligibility, and placement based on an evaluation of student needs, prior academic history and future goals. They will adjudicate admissibility and advocate for applicants when exceptions are warranted, in addition to monitoring and reporting on admissions according to the strategic enrolment plan. There is an expectation to attend team meetings to update departments, as necessary.
The NLC admissions office is a dynamic and demanding work environment with frequent peaks in work demands. This position is required to maintain a high level of knowledge of current educational trends and practices in Canada and around the world. Administratively, this position also gives transfer credit advice utilizing and maintaining Colleague and other data systems, reports, and statistics. The Admissions Officer participates in activities and events that represent the College in promoting student admission including liaising with regional school districts. The position may assist in other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic team.
• Significant knowledge of admission adjudication procedures with exposure to post-secondary transfer credit, and enrolment management;
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, along with 3 years of admissions or advising experience in a post-secondary environment (a combination of education and experience may be considered);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve diverse and complex problems;
• Demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel, including mail-merging; and the

Preferred

• Advanced skills in organizing and prioritizing.
• Significant experience working with automated admissions processes and systems; and
• Extensive knowledge of post-secondary transfer regulations;
• Experience with international admissions, including evaluation of international documents;