Admissions & Recruitment Officer (term)

University of Toronto • Other • George, Western Cape, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 2d ago

Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Req ID: 40650
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057368

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.

Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Graduate Academic Services, and working closely with the Associate Chair, Graduate Operations, the Admissions & Recruitment Officer plays a lead role in ensuring admission operations and recruitment initiatives are aligned with the strategic goals of the Department of Computer Science within the highly competitive graduate education market. This position will work with faculty and key staff to identify opportunities to modernize admissions processes. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with complex datasets to extract insights and produce comprehensive reports and possess the ability to analyze statistical information, track key metrics, present findings in a clear and concise manner, and represent the research-stream graduate programs in recruitment initiatives.

Note: this is a 2-year term opportunity.

Your responsibilities will include:

Determining logistical details required for the execution of admissions processes
Applying established standards when administering a process for consistent evaluation of applications
Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes
Providing detailed information regarding financial awards
Analyzing statistical information to inform admissions projections and planning activities
Developing plans that support recruitment strategies
Researching potential target markets to inform recruitment plans
Delivering student recruitment presentations

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four years of progressive related experience in a student admissions environment in a post-secondary institution.
Demonstrated experience reviewing domestic and international graduate admission applications.
Experience interpreting and applying the University and education systems worldwide admissions policies and requirements for graduate programs.
Experience developing and implementing processes and workflows for recruitment and admissions for graduate programs.
Familiarity with Slate, or similar admissions software, and databases.
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, survey tools and video conference platforms.
Proven track record of effectively liaising with service providers to ensure organizational needs are met.
Superior computer and data skills, manipulating and analyzing data, and producing statistical information and data visualization for decision-making.
Demonstrated experience developing content for and presenting compelling recruitment presentations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), judgement, organizational and analytical skills.
Strong student service orientation: tact and diplomacy in dealing with students.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Knowledge of theories related to equity, diversity, and inclusion as they relate to admissions and student services.
Knowledge of best practices for promoting educational programs and engaging potential students.

Assets (Nonessential):

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Closing Date: 11/29/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term - 2-years
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement:
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.