St. Lawrence College Looking for International Admissions Coordinator at Kingston, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Admissions and Enrolment Planning, this position is responsible for the admission of international students to the College’s post-secondary diploma, certificate, degree, and graduate certificate programs. The position evaluates electronic and hard copy applications, international documents, and credentials, maintains confidential files, inputs all necessary data to the College’s information system, determines applicant eligibility and uses the student information system and the OCAS-IAS to create offer decisions. The position identifies situations where there should be a halt on offers of admission to avoid over-enrolment and ranks applicants by pre-determined criteria when necessary. The position keeps applicants and international recruitment team members informed about the status of an application throughout the many steps of the admission process, and once an admission decision is made, communicates the decision to the applicant. The position is responsible for the admission of international applicants and assessing and ensuring that international credentials meet program requirements. The position demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills in dealing with internal and external contacts. This position is the critical support for the College’s strategic enrolment management plan.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 2-year diploma or equivalent in office administration, business or related program that includes writing and grammar, intermediate software applications skills, in particular Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, or a combination of education and experience with demonstrated proficiency in these skills.

A minimum of 3 years of recent and relevant experience in an office environment, preferably in a post-secondary environment with exposure to the admissions process and international students. Experience with a high- volume, deadline-driven, customer service environment requiring high levels of English proficiency in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Experience with and strong proficiency using computerized systems, including Microsoft Office Suite of products, a customer information system, and as an asset, experience updating websites. Ability to communicate in a language such as Spanish, Hindi, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Russian is considered an asset.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to Interpret the research data, educational system structures and transcripts to determine appropriate equivalencies and assess eligibility for admission
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and amend a work schedule
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining high levels of accuracy. The ability to work within a schedule in a team-oriented environment; to ask for or offer assistance to co-workers
• Written and Communication Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use MS Office Software, Power BI, and the OCAS-IAS system to produce and monitor reports

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy. The incumbent may be required to lift light (up to 5 kg or 11 lbs.) or medium objects (between 5 to 20 kg and 11 to 44 lbs.) on a regular basis. Incumbent may be expected to travel to other campuses for special events or meetings.

Salary & Terms

• Support Group: Pay Band G
• Hours per week: 35
• Start Rate: $30.87/hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation
• End Date: August 16, 2024
• Posted Date: August 2, 2023
• Closing Date: August 11, 2023 (4:00 p.m.)

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THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at [email protected]. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact [email protected] and our Talent Acquisition Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.