Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions (Western Canada)

at  Dalhousie University

JOB SUMMARY

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. Reporting to the Associate Director, Recruitment (Domestic), the Assistant Registrar is an integral part of the recruitment and admission team, which is responsible for the activities related to the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students to Dalhousie.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of three to five years’ related administrative experience in a post-secondary environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Considerable experience with public speaking and one-on-one communication.
• Familiarity with high school curricula and programs in Western Canada and beyond.
• Working knowledge or better with common computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools (i.e., Slate) and Banner.
• A valid passport and a valid Canadian driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and handle boxes up to 20 lbs. on regular basis.

• Participate in programs related to recruiting and admitting undergraduate students to Dalhousie, with a primary focus on the Canadian market, but increasingly other pathways (e.g. international, transfer, mature, etc.). Research recruitment markets domestically and sometimes internationally.
• Participate in market recruitment strategies including but not limited to school visits, career/college fairs and alumni events, campus tours, parent information sessions. Represent the university at high school career fairs, visits, etc. in an effort to acquaint prospective students, guidance counselors, parents and community members with the opportunities available at Dalhousie.
• Assess applications for admission, and work with faculty admission committees in assessment of borderline cases.
• Provide academic advising on program offerings to prospective and new students.