Lead Officer, Admissions

at  University of Ottawa

POSITION PURPOSE:

Coordinates and performs the main tasks related to admissions and financial aid management, including applicant recruitment, assessment and acceptance, in accordance with the Faculty’s regulations and vision. Ensures liaison and external relations, to help attract and retain the best law applicants in a fast-growing, highly competitive environment.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Oversees the recruitment and admissions process for programs under own responsibility. Develops and provides information to prospective applicants to determine their genuine needs and advise them on programs of study, funding (Pre-law Training Program) and admission requirements, considering their prior education and career goals.
• Analyzes and prepares admission files according to University requirements, ensuring that all admission conditions are met. Checks student status lists for accuracy and makes necessary corrections. Determines applicant eligibility, prepares files for evaluation by admission committees and manages implementation of evaluation committee recommendations.
• Admission committees: Plans and coordinates committee activities. Offers information sessions to new committee members about the admission process, file review, the Citrix system, data use (to ensure smooth running of activities) and compliance with timelines. Ensures that committees apply admission policies for the undergraduate programs in question.
• Approves admission offers arising from fast-tracked applications. Determines which applications must be reviewed by the committee as a whole or by a more limited group. Makes recommendations to the assistant dean and the admissions committee co-chair regarding applications to reject.
• Handles liaison and external relations, to attract and retain the best applicants. Organizes and coordinates liaison and recruitment events for future students, to promote Faculty and University programs, achievements and activities. Acts as a resource person for inquiries regarding program requirements and University services, to increase Faculty of Law visibility and appeal for future students. Represents the section at external recruitment activities.