International Admissions Specialist

Employment Group
CUPE

Position Number
00465

Division
Department of International Education

Department
International Admissions

Campus
Nanaimo campus

Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country
Canada

Appointment Type
temporary full-time

FTE
1

Workload
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Pay Level
CUPE 9: $28.67 per hour

Appointment Start Date
01-May-2023

Appointment End Date
30-May-2024

Leave Replacement
Appointment may end earlier or be extended depending on return of incumbent.

Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Referees/References

Posted Date
21-Mar-2023

Closing Date
05-Apr-2023

Job Reference
2042


Duties: The International Admissions Specialists play a vital role in the assessment, admission, and enrolment of qualified international students at VIU and are key influencers in helping prospective students stay well informed and choose to study at VIU. It is a complex and highly specialized role that requires skills in international admissions, international credential assessment, recruitment, and enrolment management as well as intercultural skills. Reporting to the Associate Registrar, International Admissions, duties include: assessing applications, calculating GPAs, admitting students, performing transfer credit and pre-requisite assessments, registering students, and managing enrolment numbers. In consultation with the Associate Registrar, International Admissions Specialists must analyze and evaluate international student applications and supporting documents; perform enrollment forecasting; participate in admissions and recruitment events; respond to complex questions from and liaise with new/prospective students, parents, agents, other public agencies, and VIU faculty and staff; assess international education documents, both secondary and post-secondary, to determine equivalencies and admission eligibility of students to university programs. Regular training and updating of knowledge on education systems, courses, and credentials from around the world and an understanding of how they equate to British Columbia\'s education system are required. International Admissions Specialists must maintain accurate student records, track applicant progression through the admissions process and provide statistical reporting, and produce a wide variety of reports and letters. As international enrolment specialists, the incumbents must carefully track applicant progression through the admissions process and provide statistical reporting; provide accurate and timely information to a large volume of inquiries from applicants and international representatives, and respond in a courteous, thorough and prompt fashion, while also performing their work with a high degree of accuracy. Required Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum three recent relevant experiences including experience in a multicultural and/or international setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Must be able to work independently, and as a team player, and able to set priorities and handle competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written English language skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural groups and empathy for clients whose first language is not English.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Some knowledge of financial records

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in a post-secondary admissions office, with knowledge of international credentials. Experience with VIU\'s student record and financial systems. Fluency (written and oral) in another language. VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.