Associate Registrar Undergraduate Admissions, Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions, Competition # SCHII-21-21, Thunder Bay, ON
Associate Registrar Undergraduate Admissions
Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions
Thunder Bay Campus
Full-Time, Permanent
Competition # SCHII-21-21
The Associate Registrar Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for providing effective leadership, operational oversight and support for the undergraduate admissions unit of the University. The incumbent leads a team of admission professionals responsible for the effective and timely management, evaluation and processing of undergraduate domestic and international applications, transfer credit systems and assessments, along with applicant communications and relations. Reporting directly to the Vice-Provost Students & Registrar, the Associate Registrar Undergraduate Admissions develops and delivers on the vision, goals and strategies for the unit, driving the change necessary to achieve its vision and in support of the University’s enrolment goals and targets.
This position serves as an admissions expert and leverages knowledge of policy and practice to deliver efficient, accurate processing of approximately 10,000 applications on an annual basis. Additionally, they will research, review and recommend admission policy changes, along with evaluating business requirements, established processes, human resources, technology, and developing and implementing new strategies, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational effectiveness.
The Associate Registrar Undergraduate Admissions provides leadership in the use of systems and reporting across the unit, analysis of application and admission patterns, and supporting data for evidence-based decision making. The incumbent builds and fosters a climate of collaboration and communication with members of the Enrolment Services leadership team, and across the campus with Faculties and other departments including Lakehead University International, to deliver exceptional service to applicants and initiate new strategies and plans to effectively recruit, admit and convert prospective undergraduate students.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant, progressive experience preferably in higher education or a related environment with a proven track record of service excellence and results. Strong leadership, management and communication skills with experience in policy development and project management is essential to this role. Additionally, a high degree of integrity, professional and innovation is required. The incumbent will have a high level of critical thinking and proven ability to research, analyze and interpret data, summarize issues and apply analytics to solve complex problems. Experience in the use, management and change of enterprise systems; familiarity with Ellucian Colleague is preferred.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document, quoting competition # SCHII-21-21, that includes cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three references by 4:30 p.m. on August 3, 2021 to:
Office of Human Resources
Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.