Admissions Officer

Kwantlen Polytechnic University • Surrey, BC

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About The Position

The Admissions Officer (AO) is responsible for receiving, verifying and evaluating applications, transcripts and supporting documentation for admission and transfer credit in accordance with established policy and articulation agreements. The Admissions Officer advises applicants, students, faculty, and staff regarding resources and provide information regarding KPU admissions and transfer policies and procedures. The AO sends timely and accurate offers of admission, liaising with key parties across the institution, and verifying the completion of any conditions of admission.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience working in an admissions, transfer credit and/or enrolment service position within a Registrar’s Office.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience assessing secondary and post-secondary transcripts for admission and transfer credit, including applying approved articulations to student records.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of KPU programs as well as policies, procedures and processes relating to current application, admission and transfer credit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BC and Canadian secondary and post-secondary education systems.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of BC transfer system and transfer credit articulation processes for domestic and international credentials.
• Experience applying policies and procedures for determination of admission decisions, transfer credit articulation, and application of prior learning assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with prospective and current students, faculty and staff across KPU.
• Formal training and/or extensive acquired knowledge of student information system database at an intermediate/advanced level. Ex: Banner Student.
• Ability to deal patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy and tact in the delivery of information and explanations.
• Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment involving multiple demands and a diverse clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for exacting and precise work.
• Minimum of 40 WPM keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of international educational systems and credentials (secondary/post-secondary) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, verifying and evaluating applications, transcripts and supporting documentation for admission and transfer credit.
• Advising applicants, students, faculty, and staff regarding resources and providing information regarding KPU admissions and transfer policies and procedures.
• Sending timely and accurate offers of admission.
• Liaising with key parties across the institution.
• Verifying the completion of any conditions of admission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level