Admissions Counsellor, Education Programs (Full-Time)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Recruitment

• Recruit well-qualified students to Tyndale University by contacting prospective students via phone, email, and/or in-person visits.
• Represent Tyndale at off-campus recruiting events.
• Initiate opportunities to promote Tyndale off-campus.
• Provide prospective students with counselling towards their education.
• Work closely with Student Admissions representatives to follow up with prospective students.
• Work closely with Tyndale’s Department of Education to schedule on-campus and virtual information sessions for prospective students.
• Participate as an active member of the Admissions team.

Application Processing

• Ensure prospective students have required information regarding their application status through clear and timely communication.
• Process and evaluate Bachelor of Education and AQ/ABQ application files, as well as applications to additional education programs that may be developed.
• Notify the applicant of application decision and post-acceptance instructions.
• Identify and remove barriers for applicants to Tyndale’s education programs.
• Document correspondence with applicants and track application status.
• Provide status reports regarding applicants, as required.
• Work closely with Tyndale’s Department of Education on document processing and interview scheduling.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• 1-2 years of sales or recruiting experience, preferred
• Experience with a Christian higher education institution, preferred
• Experience in database management, preferred
• Marketing and customer relations experience, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct data analysis
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills with considerable experience speaking to audiences of all sizes
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment and computer software
• Organizational skills, with a high attention to detail

 Personal Characteristics            

• Self-motivated “team player” who will take responsibility for his/her actions and work
• Entrepreneurial instincts and a desire to “get the job done”
• Proven record of relating to a variety of people with tact and diplomacy
• A passion for higher education and the desire to play a key role in attracting and preparing students to become exceptional members of society
• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.   A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Working non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) during heavy event seasons
• Able to lift and carry promotional materials and equipment
• Travel required; a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
• May experience stress in dealing with challenging people (internal and external)

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing. 

Salary Range: $43,000 to $45,000 

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.