Admissions Coordinator

Taleo; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, BC is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Office of the Registrar. The role plans, organizes and evaluates student services and coordinates admissions and transfer credit procedures across campuses.

You will bring at least five years of administrative support experience, with three in a supervisory capacity, plus post-secondary education. Strong knowledge of student records systems and excellent communication are essential, including public

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, preferably in an Office of the Registrar at a post-secondary institution.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and evaluate student services in the Office of the Registrar.
• Coordinate student admission and transfer credit procedures across Kwantlen campuses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of credit, non-credit and continuing education offerings, policies and timetable changes.

Skills

Student records systems

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

BANNER Student

Job description

We are currently seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our Office of the Registrar team.

Job Overview

To plan, organize and evaluate student services in the Office of the Registrar, and to coordinate student admission and transfer credit procedures that directly influence the impact of student services regarding admission, registration and retention of students across all Kwantlen campuses.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in progressively responsible administrative support positions preferably in an Office of the Registrar at a post-secondary institution, including at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• A minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Formal training and/or extensive acquired knowledge in computing, including high level proficiency using BANNER Student, or a similar student records-based system and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, including dealing effectively with a diverse range of people and situations. Experience monitoring a telephone/call system.
• Experience overseeing admissions processes, including demonstrated knowledge of transfer credit, for domestic and international applicants.
• Familiarity with international admissions, foreign credential evaluation, and various education systems as well as immigration policies.
• Experience in planning and presenting training activities.
• Experience in developing and administering employee performance standards, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience in public speaking.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and needs analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to develop flexible approaches toward work procedures and to improvise satisfactory alternatives as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University administration, faculty, staff and students.
• Aptitude for exacting and precise work.
• Knowledge of University programs and courses and demonstrated ability to keep up to date with credit, non-credit and continuing education University offerings, University and program admissions, transfer credit and registration policies, tuition fees, timetable changes, class cancellations etc.
• Full command of the English language, both written and oral. Second language an asset.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.