Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions (Designated Position)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University seeks an Assistant Registrar for its Student Recruitment & Marketing team. This role involves developing outreach campaigns, fostering community connections, and evaluating applicants while supporting the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years experience in post-secondary administration.
• Experience with Indigenous and Black communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment strategies including school visits and events.
• Evaluate applicants’ academic credentials for program admission.
• Advise new students regarding programs and campus supports.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication

Community Engagement

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Banner

Adobe/PDF

Job description

Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions (Designated Position)

Position Title Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions (Designated Position)

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Student Recruitment & Marketing

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number S012-25

Employee Group

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $59,555 - $79,673 per annum

Classification

Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Office of Student Recruitment and Marketing ( SRM ) is a dynamic unit playing a vital role in shaping the future of Dalhousie through recruitment and marketing efforts for undergraduate, course-based, and professional master’s programs. As a broader part of the Office of Strategic Engagement, SRM leads strategic initiatives to attract a diverse and talented student body, while also managing critical web, digital, and marketing efforts that support the university’s brand and enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment (Canada & USA ), the Assistant Registrar, Recruitment & Admissions contributes to the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns, builds and maintains relationships with prospective students, and supports the team’s integrated recruitment and communications strategies across multiple markets, including domestic, international, transfer, and other learner pathways with a focus on African Nova Scotian students.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in market recruitment strategies including but not limited to school visits, career/college fairs and on-campus events, campus tours and parent information sessions.
• Create, foster and/or leverage existing strong connections with Indigenous and Black communities within the Atlantic region and beyond, with a particular focus on Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities to foster interest from prospective students within those communities.
• Evaluate applicants’ academic credentials in terms of program admission requirements, ensuring that applicants are assessed promptly and accurately, and take corrective action when errors are made.
• Make admission decisions for all direct entry programs in the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Science, School of Health and Human Performance, and the School of Nursing. Use judgment in determining borderline applications, since many applications are non-routine and complex.
• Advise new students, on an individual or group basis, on programs, campus supports, work-integrated learning, and degree requirements.
• Write reports and proposals for new initiatives/ventures and make recommendations based on research, and proactively seek out continuous improvement opportunities and implement process improvements.

Note

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).

To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of three to five years’ related experience in post-secondary administration (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Considerable experience with public speaking and one-on-one communication.
• Working knowledge of high school programs in Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Assets

• Experience working with Indigenous, Black and/or African Nova Scotian communities.
• Connections to, and/or lived experience as a member of, these communities would also be considered an asset and should be highlighted in the application package.
• Familiarity with both Canadian and American education systems.
• Working knowledge or better with common computer applications such as Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe/ PDF .

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians).

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter