Position Title Assistant Registrar, Admissions
Department/Unit Registrar’s Office
Location Halifax
Posting Number S133-22
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary
Classification ADM-05
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
A core unit within Student Affairs, the Registrar’s Office is a large, multi-unit, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students, from recruitment and admissions through to convocation and beyond. Reporting to the Associate Director, Admissions, the Assistant Registrar will participate in programs relating to admitting and recruiting undergraduate students from diverse populations to Dalhousie.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a decision-maker on the admission of undergraduate applicants, and as an institutional expert in international admissions, providing training, policy guidance and interpretation to the University Registrar, Director of Admissions, and admissions staff and committees.
Consult with Faculty admission committees and colleagues, as appropriate, regarding borderline cases and speak knowledgeably about students’ academic background, particularly those educated internationally, advising the committee on past precedent and relevant admission requirements.
Advise new and continuing students, particularly new international students, on an individual and group basis, on such matters as programs, class and timetable selections, and degree requirements.
Advise the Registrar and Director of Recruitment on potential international recruitment markets, and periodically represent the University on international recruiting tours. Provide training to colleagues on areas such as educational systems and cultural expectations.
Liaise with prospective agents regarding the range of programs available at Dalhousie, ensure prompt service and high profile for the University, and assess and recommend the services of current agents. Receive and review agent invoices and maintain associated financial statistics.
Note
Periodic travel is required, including to international locations. The successful candidate must have or obtain, and maintain a valid passport.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that the successful applicant begins employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, the successful applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check website for more information.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree plus approximately five years’ related administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Ideally, experience will be in a university setting, or in a setting requiring considerable research, analysis and/or evaluation of data. Experience developing policy documents and reviewing laws or standards in light of a constantly changing international political environment is required. Must have the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure, work independently, and maintain relevant proficiency and knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, particularly in an international context, are required. Must have demonstrated ability to advise and counsel a wide variety of audiences with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/01/2022
Close Date 04/18/2022
Open Until Filled No
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