Policy Advisor

Date Posted: 01/03/2024
Req ID: 35531
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: University Admissions and Outreach
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: #
Description:
About us:
In collaboration with divisions/campuses, the Admissions team of University Admissions and Outreach in the Division of the Vice-Provost for Strategic Enrolment Management is responsible for planning and managing undergraduate admissions for all direct entry undergraduate programs at the University. Admissions maintains expertise in current research and best practices in admissions policy and processes. It is responsible for providing information and advice to the tri-campus undergraduate community concerning admissions policy and process, and further acts a resource to divisional/campus admissions committees.
Your opportunity:
Under the direction of the Director, University Admissions, the incumbent conducts research, analyzes, and synthesizes findings to advise the tri-campus university in all aspects of undergraduate university admissions. The incumbent will gather and assess data (both quantitative and qualitative) towards the development of admissions policies, guidelines, best practices, processes, and professional development/training materials to further the strategic enrolment management priorities of the University. The ultimate goal is to support the tri-campus in enrolling diverse and dynamic undergraduate populations to meet divisional and institutional targets, and to manage an admissions process that aligns with the highest levels of student-centric and inclusive service, embedded in the University’s mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Conducting detailed data analysis and/or literature reviews to inform management decision making and strategy
-Providing guidance and communicatinginformation & updates on new admissions policies and processes
-Conducting detailed analysis on existing admission policies & processes and providing information to support policy updates & development
-Providing consultation and advice onthe application of laws, rules, policies and procedures (e.g., federal, provincial, university)
-Planning and implementing components of research projects
-Consulting with the tri-campus undergraduate university admissions community to understand their strategic enrolment priorities and business requirements; Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance to advance and refine policy priorities
-Keeping well-informed on industry best practices and trends
-Serving as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) guidance
 
Essential Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
-Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience working in a University environment, preferably within a high-volume university or college admissions office
-Experience advising prospective students and assessing applications for admission
-Experience interpreting and applying university policies
-Experience in preparing reports which support policy and guidelines development
-Demonstrated knowledge of educational systems and international credential assessment
-Strong computer skills including making use of external information systems and web-based applications; Advanced software skills to include: Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
-Broad-ranging numerical skills, analytical/statistical skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
-Strong communication skills, with the ability to interpret, summarize and present information
-Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and in a team environment
-Able to exercise tact, discretion and exercise good judgement
-Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders comfortably and professionally with a customer-service orientation and maintaining confidentiality
-Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and manage competing priorities and processes, while maintaining high level of quality
-Capacity to react to adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently in a collaborative manner
Assets (Nonessential):
-Knowledge of University and University Admissions and Outreach policies, procedures and business processes is an asset
To be successful in this role you will be:
-Communicator
-Cooperative
-Organized
-Proactive
-Problem solver
-Resourceful
 
Closing Date: 01/12/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.