Transfer Credit Project Officer, Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions, Competition # SCHII-22-24, Thunder Bay or Orillia Campus

Transfer Credit Project Officer

Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions

Thunder Bay or Orillia Campus

Full Time, Contract

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-24

As a member of Enrolment Services - Undergraduate Admissions, the Transfer Credit Project Officer will work collaboratively with the admissions team to support and enhance the transfer credit process at Lakehead University. With growing interest in student mobility across institutions, this work is part of a focused effort within Undergraduate Admissions to build upon strengths, and address areas of improvement. Specific duties include conducting a scan of transfer credit assessment policies and practices, identifying stakeholders, conducting consultations, and developing guidelines to standardized credit evaluations. It is expected that the incumbent will also support the development of training materials required to effectively advise subject-matter experts, and recommend opportunities to streamline and improve process.

The incumbent has a post-secondary education with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in the field of admissions and specifically in the area of student mobility. With an understanding of the admissions cycle, the successful candidate has demonstrated knowledge of academic program requirements and regulations. An understanding of credit transfer practices at Canadian post-secondary institutions is required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, coupled with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve and strong critical analysis skills. 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 quoting competition # SCHII-22-24, that includes cover letter, resume, Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form along with the contact information of three references by 4:30 p.m. on June 15, 2022 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.