Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Admission Services, and the Senior Admissions Officer, the Admissions Officer decides upon the admissibility of undergraduate applicants, their entry, and eligibility for transfer credits. The incumbent represents the Office of Admissions at various Faculty Committee meetings, remains conversant with university policy, and provides admissions advice to students, educators, counselors, faculty, and various outside organizations. In addition, the incumbent contributes to the development of admissions policies and procedures, researches information regarding admission requirements for secondary and post-secondary courses offered in Canada and international systems of education, and determines the required courses and/or diplomas and degrees for specific degree programs and prepares worksheets and charts. The Admissions Officer responds to individual information requests, participates in on and off campus liaison programs for prospective students, and performs other admissions duties as required.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

A demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups in a cross-cultural environment Demonstrated ability to handle projects with short deadlines that require precise calculations and analysis In-depth knowledge of national and international education systems Broad knowledge of University academic programs, structure, admissions, and undergraduate recruitment. Ability to work independently exercising sound judgment. Resourceful with the ability to take initiative. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, and public relations skills. Experience providing advising to students/clients with tact and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, coordinate and execute projects/activities efficiently and effectively. Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpretive skills. Must be able to write clear and concise text. Ability to perform as an effective team member. Adaptive to changing situations/environments. Discretion and diplomacy. Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends. Travel and time commitments will depend on the recruitment event schedule. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. Strong computer skills - specific experience with common software packages/applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, listservs, Access, PowerPoint), and the ability to keep up with and adapt to changing technology. Knowledge of the Banner software program or other student information system as well as Carleton's CRM system is an asset. High degree of comfort with social media and other emerging platforms for engaging with potential students. English language fluency is required. French language although not mandatory is a strong asset.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

Honours undergraduate degree. A valid Driver's License. Six years of relevant administrative work, preferably in an academic setting

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.