Grant MacEwan University Looking for Student Recruitment and Applications Coordinator at Edmonton, AB Full Time

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University invites applicants to apply for a full-time continuing Student Recruitment and Applications Coordinator opportunity with our School of Continuing Education (SCE). The Student Recruitment and Applications Coordinator is responsible for determining student admissibility to SCE credit and non-credit programs as outlined in the University’s practices and procedures as well as planning and organizing student recruitment and retention efforts.

This position will be responsible for both maintaining currency relating to academic requirements, student records and policies as well as collaborating with university stakeholders and community partners to actively promote prospective student engagement to support enrollment management strategies and outcomes.

SKILLS

The successful incumbent will possess:
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy in order to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds; must be able to interact professionally with internal and external client groups

Excellent communication and public speaking skills

An interest in working with students

The ability to perform intermediate-level tasks using a student information system

The ability to perform complex tasks using Microsoft suite programs

The ability to organize time and priorities with limited supervision

Critical thinking, conflict resolution & collaborative decision-making skills

The ability to understand, interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures

The ability to process large volumes of work and meet deadlines

Detail-oriented skills with a high degree of accuracy

The ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment

The ability to understand, interpret and apply diverse Canadian and International educational systems against established admission criteria

The ability to work with international and domestic partners

The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

A demonstrated commitment to service excellence

The ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality

The ability to effectively work in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in a relevant field

Minimum of three years of experience in program evaluation in a post-secondary institution, including evaluating Canadian or International education academic qualifications

Familiarity with and work experience in Alberta secondary and/or post-secondary institutions

Knowledge of PLAR and transfer credit processes

Knowledge of PeopleSoft – Campus Solutions or a similar student registration system is critical

Experience working with Government funding sources

Experience with domestic and international recruitment agencies and admission of candidates into credit and non-credit programs.

Equivalencies will be considered.

BENEFITS

When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

Competitive base pay

Generous vacation time

Secure pension plan

Excellent benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, go to https://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

Diversity Statement

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serve as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification

Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.