Description:
Coordinates and performs the main tasks related to admissions and financial aid management, including applicant recruitment, assessment and acceptance, in accordance with the Faculty’s regulations and vision. Ensures liaison and external relations, to help attract and retain the best law applicants in a fast-growing, highly competitive environment.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Admissions
- Oversees the recruitment and admissions process for programs under own responsibility. Develops and provides information to prospective applicants to determine their genuine needs and advise them on programs of study, funding (Pre-law Training Program) and admission requirements, considering their prior education and career goals.
- Analyzes and prepares admission files according to University requirements, ensuring that all admission conditions are met. Checks student status lists for accuracy and makes necessary corrections. Determines applicant eligibility, prepares files for evaluation by admission committees and manages implementation of evaluation committee recommendations.
Scholarships, bursaries and grants
- Serves as a resource person for students in financial need. Liaises with the University’s Financial Aid and Awards Service. Organizes student information sessions about financial aid available.
- Provides applicants with information on criteria for admissions scholarships, Faculty scholarships and scholarships offered by granting agencies. Circulates information about sources of financial aid and ensures that application procedures are in place.
What you will bring:
- Knowledge of administration normally acquired through postsecondary studies and three years’ experience in a similar role
- Thorough knowledge of high school, college and university programs (undergraduate and graduate)
- Knowledge and experience regarding interpreting, communicating and applying policies, academic regulations and procedures
- Experience conducting research, analyzing data and preparing administrative and statistical reports
- Experience with problem-solving and decision-making
- Experience implementing strategies and planning student activities
- Experience developing performance evaluation frameworks (setting objectives, targets, evaluation and performance indicators)
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on consultation, analysis and feedback
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent judgment and attention to detail
- Experience in using Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Windows and the internet
- Experience using a student information system and electronic tools related to admission
- Listening skills and strong work ethic
- Bilingualism — French and English (spoken and written)