Date:	August 1, 2011
Reports to (Job Title):	Director, Undergraduate and Internation
Jobs Reporting (Job Titles):	Jobs Reporting
Location:	Main Campus

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for administration of the Faculty’s language programs, and is responsible for providing support for undergraduate admissions and applications.

Key Accountabilities:

Process applications and admissions including, but not limited to the following:

Verify completeness of applications
Maintain applicant records
Respond to inquiries from students
Send offers and admission information packages

Coordinate the language program including, but not limited to the following:

Coordinate the transfer of student information with partner institutions
Track student progress through the program
Organize the Orientation program for new students
Maintain web site and other publications
Make recommendations to improve partnership processes, such as information sharing, billing strategies

Advise students:

Hire student advisors
Counsel students with respect to regulations, course selections, cultural shifts

Participate in recruiting activities and events including, but not limited to:

Organize liaison visits at schools
Organize visits for events hosted at the University
Participate in high school visits as assigned
Attend recruiting fairs as assigned
Participate in UWaterloo Day, Campus Day, Phonathon as assigned

Position Requirements

Education:

Experience:

Technical:

MS Word	Excel	PowerPoint	Other
Basic experience with Microsoft Word	Basic experience with Microsoft Excel	Basic	Basic experience using databases.

Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills:

Internally, communicates with faculty members and staff to obtain, clarify and discuss information

Registrar’s Office
Waterloo International

Externally, makes contacts with students, and with partner or potential partner organizations to obtain, clarify and discuss information

Conestoga College

Level of Responsibility:

The job has defined tasks and receives guidance. The job is responsible for oversight of casual staff.

Decision-Making Authority:

Makes decisions about courses and advice given to students; refers students to others when appropriate Makes decisions about details of events (time, location, etc.) subject to overall plans and budget.

Physical and Sensory Demands:

Minimal demands typical of an administrative position within an office environment.

Working Environment:

Travel	Occasional travel to local schools may be required.
Working Hours	Occasional weekend/evening work required.
Risks – physical and psychological	None.

Program Coordinator