Admissions Officer in Saskatoon

The admissions officer evaluates domestic and international educational credentials, transcripts, and qualifications to determine admissibility for programs administered through the department. This role interprets admission requirements, assesses academic records, calculates admission and award averages, and renders admission decisions in accordance with university policies and established credential evaluation practices. This position contributes to the development and maintenance of credential assessment tools, procedures, and resources that support consistent and accurate evaluations. The officer monitors credential assessment decisions for quality and consistency while supporting transfer credit assessment activities. This role also provides admission-related guidance, training, and service to applicants and university stakeholders and collaborates with academic and administrative partners to support students throughout the admissions process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates domestic and international secondary and post-secondary credentials, transcripts, and qualifications to determine admissibility and admission decisions in accordance with admission policies and credential evaluation leading practices.
• Assesses academic records, calculates admission and award averages, evaluates English language proficiency, and applies established admission criteria and procedures.
• Develops, maintains, and promotes procedures, processes, and tools used to verify institutional accreditation, authenticate documents, and conduct grade conversions.
• Monitors credential evaluation decisions and contributes to consistent and accurate assessment practices across admissions activities.
• Performs preliminary assessments of transfer credit and supports transfer credit evaluation processes.
• Supports credential evaluation activities and facilitates student transitions from applicant to registered student in collaboration with admissions staff and other university stakeholders.
• Delivers training and guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding admission policies, procedures, and credential evaluation practices.
• Maintains current and accurate admission information and resources for prospective students.
• Provides timely service and responds to inquiries from applicants and university stakeholders.
• Builds relationships with academic units, student service areas, and external partners to support admissions-related activities.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (completion of post-secondary education strongly preferred, but a combination of education and direct experience will be considered).
• Minimum of two years of experience evaluating domestic or international credentials within a post-secondary environment is preferred.
• Experience calculating admission averages and applying admission policies and procedures.
• Expertise in credential evaluation and credential assessment practices.
• Knowledge of domestic and international education systems and admission requirements.
• Knowledge of transfer credit assessment principles and processes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and build consensus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and evaluate administrative tools, processes, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications; experience in programming or database development is an asset.