ADS Level 5 - Admissions Coordinator - Faculty of Medicine

Competition Number:
137E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Medicine
Position:
ADS Level 5 - Admissions Coordinator
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$56,784 to $62,386 per annum as per CUPE 1870

Reporting to the Manager of Admissions and Student Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for effectively supporting admission activities by assessing documentation and providing students with the guidance needed to ensure they can complete their applications for admission. The successful applicant will perform administrative duties requiring initiative and judgement, assisting the Admissions Office. Duties include creating forms, reports, and other materials; assisting in providing information to applicants regarding medical school admission and the application process; assisting in the processing of medical school applications; organizing committee meetings and medical school admission interviews; booking appropriate meeting places and circulating materials for meetings and interviews; and performing other related duties as required. 

The incumbent will assist the application process and help manage application materials relating to the Doctor of Medicine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess and monitor applications for completeness
  • Update relevant admission decision fields in the student information system.
  • Review applicant information to confirm residency
  • Schedule meetings for Committee members
  • Completing and maintenance of meeting minutes for admissions committees.
  • Co-ordinate interviews for admissions
  • Assist with recruiting interview committee members
  • Prepare and generate application folders to be distributed amongst committees
  • Prepare rank lists and other data points for admissions committees
  • Accurately and efficiently enter data and review both demographic and academic grade entry for admission purposes
  • Respond to queries from students regarding the status of applications
  • Support applicant query requests through accurate, timely, and professional communication in-person, electronically, and via telephone
  • Work collaboratively, respecting equity, diversity, and inclusion for students, faculty, staff, and community members
  • Redact personal identifying information from student applications.
  • Test and verify processes in application systems
  • Verify documents supporting students' applications (References, transcripts, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance of admissions policies
  • Confidentiality of applicant information, due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the admissions process, is critical

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a related field is required, plus, a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, preferably in a university environment
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational, process, and document management skills
  • Ability to establish priorities, multi-task, and work under pressure to deliver exceptional service
  • Understanding of and adherence to a structured, solution driven workflow process
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, or equivalent applications
  • Experience using Recruit, OnBase and Colleague program software is considered an asset
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, particularly in delivering client services
  • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ethical standards of integrity, fairness, and confidentiality
  • Culturally competent communication and cross-cultural understanding
  • Ability to work well within a team environment and independently
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, energy, and positivity in their work

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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