Nature of Work: Reporting to the Interim Associate Dean Academic, this position assists the admissions coordinator with all aspects of the College’s admission processes for all programs. This is high volume position requiring the ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to deal with competing deadlines. The incumbent works collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including faculty, staff, current and prospective students, and external organizations. Discretion and confidentiality is required in handling student information. The work requires innovative problem solving, sound judgment in decision making, and an ability to manage stressful and sensitive situations with a strong commitment to creating an exceptional student experience.
Accountabilities:
- Evaluates domestic and international secondary and post-secondary transcripts and grades to determine eligibility for programs admission.
- Evaluates credentials according to national and international best practices and in accordance with College admission policies.
- Collaborates with admissions officers in the Admissions and Transfer Credit Office and other colleges to ensure consistency with national transcript and credential evaluation best practices, policies and procedures.
- Develops and maintains processes and tools to aid in evaluation of transcript and credential as well as admission processes.
- Evaluates English proficiency according to established university policy and procedures.
- Conducts grade conversions and calculates admission averages for international and domestic student applicants.
- Evaluates qualifications, credentials and transfer credit and determines course equivalencies for applicants with Canadian and international credentials.
- Manages student applications through RMS Recruit and/or ADEA AADSAS including processing and verification of supporting documentation and notification of application decisions.
- Provides accurate direction and advice for applicants to the programs including course counseling to prospective and unsuccessful applicants.
- Assist with coordination of program admission interviews including scheduling of applicants, preparation of required materials and coordination of interview sites.
- Assists with orientation of new students by preparing and disseminating program information, preparing orientation packages and collecting and tracking required documentation from students.
- Assists with student recruitment activities on campus, across the city and within the province.
- Develops and implements admission policies and processes for new programs.
- Assists with coordination of admissions committee meetings for all programs.
- Ensures College admissions and recruiting documentation and website information is current.
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean Academic.
Education: An undergraduate degree in a relevant field as it pertains to this position is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience: A minimum of two years of directly-related experience in a post-secondary educational institution. An understanding of university admission and transfer credit requirements, policies, and procedures is required. Knowledge of College of Dentistry academic programs, recruitment initiatives and support services would be an asset. Experience with database software; proficient with the Banner Student Information System and CRM RECRUIT is required.
Skills: Demonstrated professional maturity, judgment and decisiveness; ability to take initiative and be self-directed; strong evidence of relationship building, ability to work collaboratively, with strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills; strong written, verbal, research, organizational and communication skills; proven aptitude to develop and evaluate administrative tools and procedures; knowledge of grading scales and course equivalencies for universities throughout North America, ability to make decisions and recommendations on course equivalencies, superior analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail; demonstrated efficient time management skills; proficiency with modern computer applications and programs including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and ability to function independently level in a diverse organization.
Department: College of Dentistry
Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: 20 hours per week (days may vary based on needs)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/1/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Site
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action .
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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