Hybrid Admissions & Programs Assistant

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University invites applications for the Admission and Program Assistant position within the School of Health Administration in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This full-time role provides administrative support for graduate, undergraduate, and credited certificates from first contact to completion, reporting to the Administrative Manager and assisting the Director and Coordinators.

The successful candidate will guide prospective students, review applications, maintain confidential records, and

Qualifications

• Business/Administrative Professional program with three to five years’ related work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, be highly organized and to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Act as information resource for and advisor to prospective students, in areas such as program options, requirements, application process.
• Receive and review applications and maintain confidential computerized records for Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinators and the Admissions and Curriculum Committee; liaise with the Registrar’s Office and Faculty of Graduate Studies when required.
• Manage and monitor student progression through program, reporting concerns to the appropriate Coordinator or Director.
• Prepare call for awards and provide required documents for School Council or the Admissions and Curriculum Committee for review and decision.
• Provide administrative support to the Director and Coordinators and participate in recruitment and outreach events.
• Support School Council and Admissions and Curriculum Committee, including drafting agendas, recording and distributing minutes, and ensuring action items are completed.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Independent work

Highly organized

Education

Business/Administrative Professional program

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Dalhousie University invites applications for the Admission and Program Assistant position within the School of Health Administration in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This full-time role provides administrative support for graduate, undergraduate, and credited certificates from first contact to completion, reporting to the Administrative Manager and assisting the Director and Coordinators.

The successful candidate will guide prospective students, review applications, maintain confidential records, and