Admissions Advisor

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $55,148 to $61,824 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You are the first point of contact for evaluating, assessing, and processing student applications and determining admissibility to all College programs. You thrive and excel at creating a positive student experience by ensuring the efficient processing of applications, clear communication of policies and procedures, and are able to problem solve with student inquiries. Each day, you are also motivated to contribute towards achieving department and college strategic goals.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Admissions Advisor position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices, and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and three years related work experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in a service-centered role, preferably in a post-secondary environment; a proven ability to provide exceptional client-focused service in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Experience with interpreting, applying, and advising on policies and procedures.
• Sound and current knowledge of best practices in admission, enrolment, or registrarial services or comparable work experience.
• Ability to provide effective and appropriate guidance and counsel.

Additional Information

• This regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available from April 28, 2025, to August 29, 2025.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• This position is primarily located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy and after training and/or probationary period.

How To Apply

Open Date: April 17, 2025
Close Date: April 25, 2025
Open Until Filled: No

Equity Statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by April 25, 2025, to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.