Officer, Admissions (International)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
As a senior member of the Admissions team, the Officer, Admissions (International) will support and facilitate the admission and enrolment of students from the application stage through to final admission, including the evaluation of transfer credit.
The Officer, Admissions (International) focuses on the processing and admission of complex application files requiring high levels of decision-making, commonly associated with graduate programs, competitive, select, and second entry programs, as well as applications from international students.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a post-secondary Registrar’s office required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of high school and post-secondary education systems in Canada.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international education systems.
- Experience in an education or related setting supporting client records.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities when encountering conflicting demands.
- Ability to interpret and apply University and government policies and regulations.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment, tact and discretion.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Proven ethical and objective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated on-line information research skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with complex computing systems including MS Office suite,
- Demonstrated experience working in student information and reporting systems, such as Banner (or similar).
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff.
- A high level of personal effectiveness in the workplace, including the ability to work efficiently under pressure, to respond appropriately to challenging situations, and to achieve objectives within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of UFV and its academic programs, academic regulations, policies and procedures considered an asset.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment
About University of the Fraser Valley
Nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university offering 100 programs spanning master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship and trades training, and continuing studies. UFV serves 15,000 students at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, British Columbia, as well as Chandigarh, India. Consistently ranking among the top in universities in the country in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, UFV is renowned for its criminiology and criminal justice programs, BBA in aviation, kinesiology, fashion design program, and state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Centre.
Officer, Admissions (International)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
As a senior member of the Admissions team, the Officer, Admissions (International) will support and facilitate the admission and enrolment of students from the application stage through to final admission, including the evaluation of transfer credit.
The Officer, Admissions (International) focuses on the processing and admission of complex application files requiring high levels of decision-making, commonly associated with graduate programs, competitive, select, and second entry programs, as well as applications from international students.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a post-secondary Registrar’s office required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of high school and post-secondary education systems in Canada.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international education systems.
- Experience in an education or related setting supporting client records.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities when encountering conflicting demands.
- Ability to interpret and apply University and government policies and regulations.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment, tact and discretion.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Proven ethical and objective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated on-line information research skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with complex computing systems including MS Office suite,
- Demonstrated experience working in student information and reporting systems, such as Banner (or similar).
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff.
- A high level of personal effectiveness in the workplace, including the ability to work efficiently under pressure, to respond appropriately to challenging situations, and to achieve objectives within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of UFV and its academic programs, academic regulations, policies and procedures considered an asset.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey when creating a personal system profile. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment
About University of the Fraser Valley
Nestled in the beautiful Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited, public university offering 100 programs spanning master's and bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship and trades training, and continuing studies. UFV serves 15,000 students at locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Hope and Agassiz, British Columbia, as well as Chandigarh, India. Consistently ranking among the top in universities in the country in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report, UFV is renowned for its criminiology and criminal justice programs, BBA in aviation, kinesiology, fashion design program, and state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Centre.