admissions officer - post-secondary educational institution Verified

Work setting

• Private sector
• Vocational evaluation and training centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Answer inquiries from students
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Team player