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At George Brown College, we are committed to maintaining safe learning, working, and living environments for all members of our community. For our latest updates related to COVID-19, please visit - https://www.georgebrown.ca/covid-19.

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another.

What responsibilities will you have in this role?

• Determines applicant eligibility for admission and evaluates foreign and domestic academic credentials and proof of employment.
• Advises applicants of admissions requirements and pathways to completion.
• Receives, reviews, and tracks the receipt of admissions documentation.
• Generates admissions-related correspondence.
• Performs prerequisite checking for all registrants in the Anatomy Challenge Exam.
• Responds to general enquiries related to all aspects of Dental offerings for George Brown Continuing Education, upholding standards of service excellence to attract and retain students.
• Provides application and admission advisement to prospective students.
• Explains and directs students to relevant policies and procedures of the College.
• Provides Front Desk coverage and front-line student service for the Centre for Continuous Learning, Continuing Education.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What qualifications do you need for this role?

• Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Business or Office Administration and/or equivalent experience or educational background.
• Minimum three years office experience in an educational or relevant industry setting with experience in adult education preferred.
• Experience gained as a team player in an office environment using a variety of computer software packages such as MS Office and Student Information System databases (SIS) is an asset.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office; excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills to liaise with people at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to cope under pressure associated with the management of numerous high volume tasks in a busy service environment; high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member and to establish priorities and make decisions within prescribed boundaries.
• Ability to manage numerous complex and demanding tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Discretion, sound judgement and a commitment to preserving strict confidentiality.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve conflict while exercising tact.
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
• Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience and styles.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

NOTES:

• If employed currently or previously employed at GBC, please log into Cornerstone with your employee account.
• Please ensure your resume highlights all relevant education, training and experience that are applicable to the minimum qualifications for this role.
• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.
• First consideration will be provided to regular part time (RPT) support staff in accordance with the part time Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Closing: August 12, 2022

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources representative responsible for the recruitment for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates who require accommodation in the interview process may contact talentacquisition@georgebrown.ca and all information received will be addressed confidentially.

As a unionized workplace, we support our internal employees by providing first consideration to qualified applications as set out in the Collective Agreement.

For information on George Brown College, please visit our website at www.georgebrown.ca.