International Admissions Officer, Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions, Competition #SCHII-21-51, Thunder Bay, ON

International Admissions Officer

Thunder Bay Campus

Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions

Full Time, Contract (9 months)

Schedule II

Competition #SCHII-21-51

Reporting to the Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Admissions, the International Admissions Officer contributes to the development of the international community at Lakehead University by advising international applicants through the application process, assessing international credentials, including transfer credit evaluations, English language qualifications, and determining an applicant's admissibility to Lakehead University and programs at the undergraduate level. Participating in international admissions-related recruitment initiatives and activities is also part of the role to further support the internationalization of the University.

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent education in a related field;
• Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in related field of admissions and specifically in the area of international credential assessment;
• Appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds with the ability to communicate with multicultural populations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Well-developed research, analytical, decision-making and computer skills;
• Ability to multi-task and the capacity to handle heavy workload;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student data records and understand the importance of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act and the application of that Act;
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as functional experience with student information systems, specifically Ellucian Colleague; and
• Ability to travel on University business often at short notice and on weekends and evenings as required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition #SCHII-21-51 that includes a cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three work-related references by November 4, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

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.