Job Description

The Registrar\'s Office (RO) is a large, multi-unit, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students, from recruitment and admissions through to convocation and beyond. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Registrar, Admissions participates in programs related to admitting and recruiting undergraduate students to Dalhousie with a primary focus on admissions. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting recruitment activities and introducing prospective students, parents, counsellors, and other targeted audiences to the University through various activities. The incumbent provides academic advising on program offerings to prospective and new students, assesses applications for admission, and works with faculty admission committees in the assessment of borderline cases.
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate applicants\' academic credentials in terms of program admission requirements, ensuring that applicants are assessed promptly and accurately, and take corrective action when errors are made.
• Refer borderline cases to the appropriate Admission Committee and speak knowledgeably about the student\'s academic background, informing the committee of past precedent and relevant admission requirements.
• Advise new students on an individual or a group basis, on program, class, and degree requirements. Advise new and continuing students individually regarding faculty regulations and appeal processes.
• Represent the university during on-campus, online and in market recruitment strategies including but not limited to, school visits, career/college fairs and community engagement events, campus tours, and recruitment events to acquaint prospective students, student supporters and community members with the opportunities available at Dalhousie.

NotePeriodic domestic travel is required.The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree plus approximately five years\' related administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in a university setting, or a setting requiring considerable research, analysis and/or evaluation of data.
• Experience developing policy documents and reviewing laws or standards in light of a constantly changing international political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure, work independently, and maintain relevant proficiency and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, particularly in an international context.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and counsel a wide variety of audiences with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• A valid Canadian driver\'s license.

Assets

• Master\'s degree.

Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie\'s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application ConsiderationApplications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/12/2024
Close Date 06/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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