Sheridan College
The Manager ensures that service is flexible, student-oriented and built on a foundation of customer-service principles and philosophy within the scope of the practices and policies set out by Sheridan. They are accountable for maintaining current activity and supporting new initiatives in a multi¬-campus service environment that uses integrated information systems and advanced technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Acting as the subject matter expert for admissions related updates, projects, and consultations, providing input to inform the admissions strategic direction.
- Providing oversight on all applicant evaluations and admission decisions consistent with Sheridan’s strategic vision, admissions policy/procedure, best practice, and experience to lead the team in converting applications into students.
- Developing, recommending, and leading implementation of solutions to improve applicant experience and applicant processing.
- Managing team priorities and the processing of applications to maximize the enrolment plan targets. Providing feedback and insight into the setting of enrolment targets that considers the Ministry binding policy on Admissions, applicant demand, and the strategic College priorities.
- Leading and managing the human and financial resources for the admissions team.
- Participating on internal and external committees, taskforces and meetings and serves as primary subject matter expert and contact for external organizations for all Admissions matters.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
You have the ability to collaborate with others in a professional and diplomatic manner to advance initiatives.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.
The Successful Candidate Will Also Meet The Following Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Business other related discipline along with 5 years demonstrated experience in post-secondary admissions (domestic and international) or other enrolment management functions.(e.g., student recruitment, records, and registration) Equivalencies to be considered.
- Management/supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead , supervise, motivate, empower, develop staff, prepare work plans, establish meaningful priorities, and maintain high quality of service; also experience with recruitment, supervision, training, and assessment of staff.
- Experience creating effective communications appropriate to the intended audience.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, mastering the balance between technological constraints and business process improvements.
- Proven ability to analyze trends and patterns of changing business /client needs and adapt strategies, programs, policies, and practices accordingly.
- Budget preparation/management skills and ability to develop and recommend creative solutions to address fiscal pressures
- Experience in the research, collection, and analysis of data (e.g., locating and assessing best practices in admissions management)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the College’s educational and management structures, registrarial practices, and admissions business processes/cycles
- Proven leadership skills in the development and implementation of business plans and initiatives
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Office of the Registrar
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) once normal campus operations resume. This position is currently working hybrid.
Reference #: J0222-1407
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NM
Hiring Range: $97,582 – $103,681
Salary Range: $97,582 – $121,977
Application Deadline: March 30, 2022, initial screening starts March 9, 2022
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
To apply for this job please visit sheridan.njoyn.com.