Admissions Officer

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon University is seeking an Admissions Officer to join our team at Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus. This one-year term position involves evaluating and processing domestic and international applications, credential assessment, and maintaining accurate student records.

You will provide timely guidance to applicants, students, and university partners, contributing to fair and efficient admissions. The ideal candidate will have two years’ related experience in an educational environment,

Qualifications

• Two years’ recent related experience within an educational environment using a student information system (e.g. Banner)
• Experience using a database and various software
• Ability to correspond with applicants orally and in writing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong decision‑making skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and processes domestic and international applications
• Assesses academic credentials
• Maintains accurate student records
• Provides timely, professional guidance to applicants, students, and university partners
• Offers front-line service to diverse stakeholders

Job description

Admissions Officer

Office of the Registrar
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
One-year Term
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)
Wage: $39.75 to $47.32
Employment Opportunity No.: 26.74

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

Yukon University is seeking an Admissions Officer to join our team of talented and committed individuals dedicated to enhancing student success.

The Admissions Officer evaluates and processes domestic and international applications, assesses academic credentials, maintains accurate student records, and provides timely, professional guidance to applicants, students, and university partners. The position plays an important role in ensuring fair and efficient admissions processes while providing excellent front-line service.

The ideal candidate will have two years’ recent related experience within an educational environment using a student information system (i.e. Banner), preferably within a Registrar’s office. The ideal candidate will have experience using a database and various software. The role also requires the ability to correspond with applicants orally and in writing. Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as decision‑making skills are essential.

Consideration will be given to those with an appropriate combination of education and experience.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self‑identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.