Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Registrar, International Admissions

Department/Unit Registrar's Office

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S037-24

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 9 months

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $66,445 - $89,012 per annum (salary will be pro-rated to reflect length of term)

Classification ADM-06

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada?۪s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region?۪s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Registrar?۪s Office 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, Admissions, the Assistant Registrar will participate in programs relating to admitting and recruiting undergraduate students to Dalhousie with a primary focus on international admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary decision-maker on the admission of international undergraduate applicants, and as an institutional expert in international admissions, providing training, policy guidance and interpretation to the University Registrar, Director of Admissions, and admissions staff and committees.
• Consult with Faculty admission committees and colleagues, as appropriate, regarding borderline cases and speak knowledgeably about students?۪ academic background, particularly those educated internationally, advising the committee on past precedent and relevant admission requirements.
• Advise new and continuing students, particularly new international students, on an individual and group basis, on such matters as programs, class and timetable selections, and degree requirements.
• Advise the Registrar and Director of Recruitment on potential international recruitment markets, and periodically represent the University on international recruiting tours. Provide training to colleagues on areas such as educational systems and cultural expectations.
• Liaise with prospective agents regarding the range of programs available at Dalhousie, ensure prompt service and high profile for the University, and assess and recommend the services of current agents. Receive and review agent invoices and maintain associated financial statistics.
  
  

Note

Periodic travel is required, including to international locations. The successful candidate must have or obtain, and maintain, a valid passport.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree plus approximately five years?۪ related administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in a university setting, or in a setting requiring considerable research, analysis and/or evaluation of data.
• Experience developing policy documents and reviewing laws or standards in light of a constantly changing international political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure, work independently, and maintain relevant proficiency and knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, particularly in an international context.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and counsel a wide variety of audiences with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality.
  
  

Assets

• Master?۪s degree.
  
  

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie?۪s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi?۪kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 02/01/2024

Close Date 02/09/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15714