Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a full-time term Admissions Officer. This appointment will commence August 6, 2024 and end February 25, 2025. This position is well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment; enjoys a challenge; and is dedicated to changing people’s lives through post-secondary education. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Salary Scale, Level 8: $2,207.10 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefits package.

CMTN is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and people with disabilities. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Duties: This position is responsible for assisting in the process of effectively recruiting new students to CMTN by providing outstanding, responsive Admissions service to all prospective students. As the key point of contact regarding admissions, this position interfaces with internal and external audiences where excellent customer service in person, by e-mail and on the telephone is essential.

Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reviewing transcripts to ensure requirements for programs are met and following up on missing information
• Determine eligibility and approve program acceptances, rank applicants, maintain wait lists and facilitate related communications
• Provide program information, offer guidance and assistance in making program and course choices, providing alternative programs when necessary, and supply orientation information
• Data administration and maintenance of electronic student files
• Interpretation of academic regulations, college and ministry policies
• Other related duties (of similar scope and complexity) as required

Qualifications

A minimum of a two-year diploma in a related field or an Associate Degree along with a minimum of three years related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Required Skills And Abilities Include

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and human relations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve diverse and complex problems while exercising strict adherence to detail
• Sound knowledge of admissions practices including experience interpreting information, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team, while managing multiple demands with varying deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with database, spreadsheet and word processing applications with a typing speed of 50 words per minute

Application information

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #24.080B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: [email protected]

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date

July 18, 2024

Competition number

24.080B

Job status

Open

Posting type

Support

Audience

Internal BCGEU Support Staff

Department

• Admissions & Registration

Campuses

• Terrace