Description The Admissions Team in the Office of the Registrar is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Admissions Officer .

The Undergraduate Admissions

Office supports over 40,000 undergraduate applications annually through advising and evaluation. In accordance with policies and standards established by the University, the Admissions Officer provides expertise in work related to admission and the determination of transfer credit for students to the University of Calgary.

The Admissions

Officer assesses eligibility for admission and admits applicants who meet approved academic requirements.

The Admissions

Officer has the expertise and advising ability to help applicants navigate academic regulations and criteria to determine an applicant's eligibility and provides support through the application process. High standards in quality of work are necessary as errors directly affect students, the confidence of academic units, and the reputation of the University of Calgary. As a member of this team, the Admissions Officer reports to the Manager, Transfer and International Admissions and will have an impact on meeting institutional enrollment goals.

The Admissions

Officer requires a good understanding of the University's academic programs, admission requirements and equivalencies, course transferability, and must keep abreast of regulation and process changes. Requires an in-depth understanding of admission criteria, as outlined in the Academic Calendar, for all undergraduate programs, Open Studies, and special admission categories. Reviews and assesses eligibility for admission to the University of Calgary for applicants with domestic and /or international credentials.

This includes reviewing and verifying documentation from various educational backgrounds, completing data entry, clearing alerts, conducting grade conversions, and calculating admission averages. Ensures qualified applicants are admitted in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with admission criteria and competitive standards established by the university and faculties.



Reviews courses taken at other institutions to determine transferability to the University of Calgary and posts credit as applicable.

Responds to student and faculty inquiries relating to undergraduate, Open Studies, and special admission category admissions by phone, email, and in-person. Acts as a resource to other units within the Office of the Registrar, faculties and campus service units. Assists with recruitment and conversion functions by participating in relevant activities, attending events and shifting operational priorities to support targeted recruitment efforts.

Assists with training new staff as needed. Recommends changes to procedures or operational practices that may be of benefit to the organization to the Assistant Registrar and Associate Registrar. A four-year university bachelor's degree from an accredited/recognized institution is required.

A minimum one year working with the Student Administration components of PeopleSoft is required. Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software, including MS Office (or equivalent), an electronic document management system, a Student Information System, Customer.

Relationship

Management tool, and to operate in a highly automated, paperless environment. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and maintains high quality and consistency of work. Excellent customer service skills and a desire to contribute to a positive student experience.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2 . For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website . About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city.





It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Start something today at the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty advantages and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected] show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. #

📌 Admissions Officer, Office of the Registrar (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary