Transfer Student Admission Officer, Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions, Competition # SCHII-22-42, Thunder Bay, ON

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions
Campus: 
Thunder Bay
Department: 
Enrolment Services
Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 9, 2022 - 4:30pm

Transfer Student Admission Officer

Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Contract

Schedule II

 

Competition # SCHII-22-42

 

As a member of Enrolment Services, the Transfer Student Admissions Officer 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 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, regulations, courses and timetable offerings.  A thorough understanding of credit transfer practices at Canadian post-secondary institutions is required. 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 may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format by September 9, 2022.

 

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to 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.