Intermediate Specialist, Admissions
$59,882–$75,642 year
On-site · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Senior expert in university admissions responsible for adjudicating applications to undergraduate and professional programs at the University of Ottawa. Applies advanced, policy-based judgment to assess admissibility across diverse national and international curricula, including applicants with non-traditional backgrounds, and conducts comprehensive interviews using a holistic approach. Manages complex appeals, provides strategic academic advice on admissions requirements, prerequisites, averages, and scholarships, and ensures compliance with Senate regulations and institutional standards. Serves as the institutional expert on admissions procedures, detects fraudulent documents, guides stakeholders, and collaborates to shape admission policies and improve process efficiency. Requires extensive knowledge of national/international education systems, credential recognition, data-driven reporting, and the ability to travel for recruitment events while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an undergraduate degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, or related field)
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience applying admissions and/or academic policies and regulations
- Bilingualism in French and English at an advanced proficiency level for both oral and reading comprehension (as per proficiency test)
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Excellent customer service and ability to work with diverse clientele
- Experience with national and international education systems and university admissions policies
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally and to work outside regular hours including weekends
- Experience with data analysis and producing reports to support enrollment targets
- Experience with admissions systems (SIS) and related publications/web content
- Ability to supervise or guide Information Officers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of grading scales, credential recognition, and global curricula
- Ability to adjudicate admissibility across undergraduate, certificate, and professional programs
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