Tyndale University Looking for Admissions Counsellor, B.Ed & International (FT, Contract) at Toronto, ON Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment

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

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

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

Skills and Abilities

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

• Self-motivated “team player” who will take responsibility for his/her actions and work
• Entrepreneurial instincts and a desire to “get the job done”
• Proven record of relating to a variety of people with tact and diplomacy
• A passion for higher education and the desire to play a key role in attracting and preparing students to become exceptional members of society
• 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.

• Working non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) during heavy event seasons
• Able to lift and carry promotional materials and equipment
• 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.

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center.

Internal candidates (current employees with active WFN accounts) can log in and apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Internal Career Centre. The Internal Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.

While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tyndale University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Should you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation during the interview process are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for interview.