Saint Mary’s University

Duties as the Manager Sobey Graduate Enrolment, Sobey Graduate Programs include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving and reviewing files for completion and accuracy.
• Sends out interview questions, reviews the responses and completes the interview assessment.
• Reviews each accepted applicant for scholarships and makes recommendation.
• Develops best practices for admissions policy and procedures.
• Works with Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure admission applications are delivered and completed
• Keeps current on standards related to domestic and international graduate admission regulations.
• Communicates regularly with applicants during the process.
• Develops relationships with external parties for the improvement of graduate admissions process and enrolment management goals.
• Participating in the creation of an annual domestic recruitment plan.
• Represents the Sobey School of Business at Fairs and Events.
• Participates in the development of a recruitment strategy.
• Delivers webinars, information sessions to potential applicants.
• Travels domestically and internationally for the purposes of recruitment and representing the Sobey School of Business.
• Develops promotional materials, presentations and handouts for events.
• Communicates with students and agents on policies, requirements, missing documents.
• Liaises between Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and the Service Centre on files, fees and deposits.
• Calculates admission and enrolment statistics for enrolment management.
• Complies data and reports for program coordinators, Deans, Director of Accreditation such as accepted students, academic profiles, average GMAT scores, etc.
• Meets with students and provides advice and information for admissions.
• Provides guidance to those not meeting minimum requirements.
• Meets with Program Coordinators and Directors to provide information on policy/procedural changes to admissions.
• Provides feedback to students.
• Supervises Enrolment Officer.

To be the successful Manager Sobey Graduate Enrolment, Sobey Graduate Programs you will possess a graduate degree in Commerce, Business, Marketing or Education and a minimum five (5) years of recent and related experience. You demonstrate an ability to work with diverse groups in a cross-cultural environment along with a knowledge of recruitment practices and familiarity with recruitment technology. Strong organizational and team building skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and strong computer skills are all necessary. A willingness to travel throughout the year is required along with a willingness to work in the evenings and on weekends when workloads and deadlines dictate. Commitment to exceptional customer service is a must as well as the ability and willingness to contribute to a team environment.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

Competition Opens: February 19, 2019 Competition Closes: March 4, 2019

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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