Transfer & Credit Equivalency - Contract

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus
Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 5, 2016 - 4:30pm

Office of Enrolment Services

One-Year Contract

(28 hours per week)

As a member of Enrolment Services, the Transfer Advisor & Credit Equivalency Specialist is responsible for assisting new transfer students from the point of admission and beyond as well as for building and maintaining the ONTransfer Course Equivalency Database.  Specific duties include meeting one-on-one with new and existing transfer students to discuss their transfer credits and degree requirements, assisting them throughout registration and connecting to ensure on-going success in their studies.  It is expected that the incumbent will, in consultation with program Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators, assess potential graduating transfer students to ensure all degree and university requirements are met.  Additionally, the successful candidate will inform academic units about the importance of the project, facilitate the exchange of information on courses requiring review as well as strategize on the best approach to building the database and administering the inputting of information.

The incumbent has a post-secondary education with one year of experience working in the field of university admissions.  With an understanding of the admissions cycle, the successful candidate has demonstrated knowledge of academic program requirements, regulations, courses and timetable offerings.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are coupled with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.  The ability to maintain confidentiality of student data records and understand the importance of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) are a must.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document, which will include a cover letter, resume, and a Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form along with the contact information of three references to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal/Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.