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Posted: 
2024-09-17
Job Type: 
Full Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
Hamilton
Founded in 1979, Columbia International College (CIC) is the largest boarding high school in Canada. During our 44 years of history, parents from over 120 countries have placed their children in CIC care.

CIC offers the Total Care Education System to support students to achieve their goal of getting into a post-secondary institution of their choice. Our Total Care Education provides services that can support international students to meet their Academic, Social, Emotional and Physical needs.

This position provides support for international students requiring administrative assistance required to study in Canada. It is an administrative role within the Admissions department which requires excellent customer service and time management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to): Process prospective student applications and maintain database for direct applicants, working closely with Admission Officers and Student Services Officers

Prepare, issue, and keep records of conditional and confirmed admission documents

Track and update application status and follow up with agents/parents/applicants

Provide and update all departments with the necessary information related to admission regularly

Maintain Admission database and filing system for new, current and graduated students

Maintain Agents database and filing system for new and current agents

Co-ordinate Airport transportation upon request

Co-ordinate Agents commission payment

Provide weekly Application and Letter of Acceptance statistics for Managers Meeting

Co-ordinate administrative processes with Canadian study permits and re-entry visas, CAQ application, renewing passports and foreign visas i.e. US, UK, Schengen Visas

Track and ensure all students have valid immigration documentation monthly

Assist with orientation sessions with parents at the beginning of the semester

Issue enrollment confirmation letters to students and invitation letters to parents

Co-ordinate travel arrangements with travel agents

Prepare and send out courier packages when necessary

Order supplies for Admission and Liaison DepartmentQualifications: Postsecondary degree/diploma in a related field, or equivalent training and work experience

Fluency in Mandarin is an asset

Microsoft Office Suite applications

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with deadlines

Experience working in an international and/or an academic environment could be an asset

Knowledge of international travel documents and procedures, as well as Immigration Canadas policies and procedures is an assetHours of Work: Regular business hours

Required to work flexible hours (Days, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays)

Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout our hiring and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.