Loyalist College
International Admissions Advisor
$32.42 - $37.57 Hourly
Belleville, ON
Full-Time
2023-00152
Strategic Enrolment
09/21/2023
9/28/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
OPSEU421-SS-FT
Strategic Enrolment
ASAP
$32.42
G - $32.42 (start rate) - $37.57 (4 yr rate)
35 hours per week
Permanent
09/28/2023
with Article 17 of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, internal candidates as defined in the Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.
$32.42 - $37.57 Hourly
Belleville, ON
Full-Time
2023-00152
Strategic Enrolment
09/21/2023
9/28/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
OPSEU421-SS-FT
Strategic Enrolment
ASAP
$32.42
G - $32.42 (start rate) - $37.57 (4 yr rate)
35 hours per week
Permanent
09/28/2023
with Article 17 of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, internal candidates as defined in the Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director, Strategic Enrolment, the International Admissions Advisor is responsible for the processing of post-secondary program applications, advising applicants on processes, and connecting prospective students with the International Recruitment team.
The International Admissions Advisor will draft and propose various communications throughout the admission process to assist with applicant conversion, retention, and student support. Working with team members from across the college, the incumbent will propose, advise and assist on new admission updates to the website, email communications, and other various communication mediums.
The incumbent provides information and communicates with prospective students, applicants, influencers, and other stakeholders regarding a broad range of admissions related question/topics.
The incumbent is expected to be the subject and credential expert on admissions for international students, including complex or non-routine issues. The incumbent will assist with process improvement by reviewing, documenting and proposing possible efficiencies.
The incumbent will effectively track, collect data and provide reports to contribute to maximizing international student enrolment and retention, maximizing Strategic Mandate Agreement goals.Duties and Responsibilities
Document Review & Application Processing
- Evaluates documentation needed for admission purposes to determine eligibility and makes independent admission decisions based on admission policies and procedures. Documentation can include: International transcripts, International test results, International credentials, International immigration documents, language test scores
- Ensures all international applications received are processed efficiently to enhance and meet enrolment targets, including sending alternate offers, referring exceptional cases to leadership, and prioritizing diversity applications.
- Maintains knowledge of all academic program offerings at the College, including intake status of each program/intake. Regularly reviews the enrolment reports to ensure targets are being met for each academic program.
- Daily communication with prospects, applicants, agents, and various other stakeholders.
- Participating in the development and implementation of international student conversion and retention strategies and communications.
- Admissions advising for prospective students and applicants. This may involve advising on the best choice of program under a given circumstance, advising on possible alternatives and provides guidance to prospective students, parents, agents, and other stakeholders regarding admissions policies, application status (if applicable), and other available resources.
- Providing specific admissions information to agents, students, and other key stakeholders.
- Assists in the regular review of website content relate to admissions, as well as college guides, offer letters & communications, and internal documentation.
- Creating, updating, and reviewing process related documentation and ensuring the Enrolment Services Wiki is current.
- Regular review of processes and policies to ensure maximum enrolment and department efficiency.
- Assists as needed for International Application System updates.
- Working with team members on special projects & processes including: Testing, system implementation, transfer credits (if applicable), international check in events, etc.
Qualifications
- Completion of a 2 year diploma in Office Administration, Business, Social Studies, Humanities, International Education or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a related field
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Superior communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement when making decisions, and maintaining confidentiality is essential
- Ability to manage large volumes of information, meeting deadlines, works well under pressure, multitasking in a fast paced environment
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Experience using cloud based Student Information system (ie. Banner, PeopleSoft) is an asset
Benefits
Benefits for Full-time Support Staff include:
- A comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year): College Employer Council website with Benefit Booklet
- A defined benefit pension plan with CAAT pension where you will enjoy the certainty of predictable and secure lifetime pension payments: CAAT pension website
- Life and accident insurance
- Out-of-country travel insurance
- Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities and 3 paid professional development days/year
Work Life Balance Matters at Loyalist College
Full-time Support Staff can expect:- After 1 year of service, vacation entitlement starts at 15 days
- December closure period without loss of pay for scheduled hours
- Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
- Fitness Centre Membership - exclusive facilities for use by Staff and Students at the Belleville location free of charge
- An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace
- Employer
- Loyalist College
- Phone
- 613-969-1913
- Website
- https://www.loyalistcollege.com/
- Address
-
376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd.
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B9
- International Admissions Advisor Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Which of the following best represents your level of completed education? The position requires completion of a 2 year diploma in Office Administration, Business, Social Studies, Humanities, International Education or equivalent
- * QUESTION 2
- How many years of experience do you have working in a related field?
- * Required Question