Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Special Events and Campus Tours

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Truro, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 10 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Special Events and Campus Tours
Department/Unit Registrar's Office - Dal AC
Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S144-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) to end May 2025
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $58,103 - $77,730 per annum
Classification ADM-05
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our more than 20,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Registrar’s Office (RO) is a large, multi-unit, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students, from recruitment and admissions through to convocation and beyond. Reporting to the Associate Director, Recruitment (Domestic), the Assistant Registrar participates in programs related to recruiting and admitting undergraduate students to Dalhousie. The Assistant Registrar is responsible for coordinating the campus visit program for the Agricultural Campus and manages student recruitment special events for the faculty.
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the management of daily campus visit requests, providing prospective visitors with detailed information, scheduling assistance, and prompt and professional follow-up and instructions.
  • Lead projects specific to recruitment of undergraduate students. Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating projects.
  • Advise on admission requirements for undergraduate programs and maintain a working knowledge of requirements for graduate and professional programs.
  • Participate in market recruitment strategies including, but not limited to, school visits, career/college fairs and alumni events, campus tours, parent information sessions.
  • Manage all aspects of campus tour program and continually evaluate its success within the context of student recruitment. Identify new and emerging trends and opportunities, as well as areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate Special Events designed to showcase the Agricultural Campus.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree plus, a minimum of three to five years’ related experience in a post-secondary environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Considerable experience with event planning, public speaking and one-on-one communication.
  • Knowledge of high school programs in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently.
  • Proficiency with common computer applications included within the Microsoft Office Suite.
Assets
  • Familiarity with Canadian education systems.
  • Working knowledge of student information systems (ex. Banner)
Job Competencies
Core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 05/01/2024
Close Date 05/10/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16460