Posted 1w ago

Admissions Coordinator - Canada

@ St. George's University
Great River, New York, United States
$51k-$60k/yrRemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:process applications, maintain records, coordinate Waterloo
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree required; higher education admissions or related customer service experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft Office
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Admissions Coordinator - Canada

The Admissions Coordinator serves as a front-line
representative of Medforth Global Education (MGE), supporting one of its
universities by ensuring operational accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
across the admissions lifecycle. This role supports admissions operations
across Grenada, Northumbria, and Waterloo and any additional university
partnerships, with a strong focus on Canadian applicants and additional
responsibilities supporting the Waterloo University pathway and any additional
pathways to come. The Admissions Coordinator is a key part of a Pod, a small,
cross-functional team of an Admissions Officer, Admissions Coordinator,
Recruiter, and Financial Aid/Institutional Student Financial Assistance
Specialist, focused on efficiently moving students through the admissions
funnel.
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for ongoing funnel
progression through timely application processing and file completion, ensuring
accurate documentation, proactive follow-up with students, and seamless
collaboration with team members to keep applicants moving forward toward
enrollment. This position also requires responsiveness and adaptability across
regions, with responsibilities that may vary to meet the unique needs of
applicants across the US, Canada, and International markets.

Key Responsibilities

 

Core Admissions Operations

  • Facilitate
    daily processing of applications and supporting documents across Grenada,
    Northumbria, Waterloo and any additional university partnerships.
  • Serve
    as the primary point of contact for applicant file completion and
    inquiries
  • Ensure
    data entry accuracy and maintain integrity across all applicant records
  • Maintain
    accurate and up-to-date applicant records in Salesforce to track progress
    across all campuses
  • Prepare
    and send acceptance and scholarship letters while maintaining proper
    documentation

Canadian & University Partnerships (Waterloo) Focused
Responsibilities

  • Provide
    dedicated support for Canadian applicants, ensuring alignment with
    regional expectations, timelines, and communication standards
  • Serve
    as a key operational resource for the Waterloo University pathway,
    including:
  • Supporting
    application processing and document verification specific to Waterloo
    applicants
  • Assisting
    with workflow coordination between internal teams and Waterloo partners
  • Monitoring
    applicant progression and identifying bottlenecks unique to the Waterloo
    pipeline
  • Collaborate
    with Admissions Officers and leadership to ensure consistent and efficient
    processing of Canadian and Waterloo cohorts
  • Support
    reporting, tracking, and process improvements related to Canadian
    applicant volume and Waterloo operations

Pod Collaboration & Student Support

  • Serve
    as an integral member of the Pod team to deliver coordinated, holistic
    support throughout the admissions process
  • Support
    deposited students through key enrollment steps including financial aid,
    housing, travel, registration, and orientation
  • Identify
    applicants at risk of disengagement and escalate for timely intervention

Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Demonstrate
    knowledge of application processing compliance requirements and support
    adherence to institutional and regulatory standards
  • Identify
    process inefficiencies, particularly within Canadian and Waterloo
    workflows, and escalate opportunities for improvement
  • Document
    funnel progression and ensure timely and accurate processing aligned with
    admissions timelines

Conversion & Accountability

  • Own
    the document submission process for assigned applicants from application
    through enrollment
  • Contribute
    to individual and team enrollment goals through timely communication and
    follow-up
  • Support
    funnel health across all campuses, with heightened accountability for
    Canadian and Waterloo applicant movement

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide
    coverage across admissions functions to ensure uninterrupted service
  • Assist
    with admissions projects, reporting, and data management initiatives
  • Perform
    other duties and special projects as assigned, particularly those
    supporting multi-campus and Waterloo operations
  • This description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
    This position may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing
    needs of the department/institution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s
    degree required
  • Experience
    in higher education admissions, student services, or a related customer
    service role strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Work
    performed in a positive, creative, and collaborative office environment.
  • Requires
    frequent use of computers, phones, Zoom, and other online communication
    platforms.
  • Must
    be comfortable engaging applicants and families virtually and by phone as
    a key part of the applicant journey.

Hours & Travel

  • Standard
    work week
  • Flexibility
    required during peak admissions periods, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability
    to adjust schedule to accommodate applicants across multiple time zones.

Key Outcomes

  • Applicant
    Experience Excellence: Applicants consistently report feeling valued,
    informed, and supported throughout the admissions process.
  • White
    Glove Service: Zoom/phone interactions and proactive outreach create a
    concierge-style experience that builds trust and commitment to SGU.
  • Operational
    Accuracy: Applications are processed and tracked with precision,
    supporting timely decision-making and committee readiness.
  • Pod
    Collaboration: Coordinated teamwork ensures a seamless,
    student-centered journey from inquiry to enrollment.
  • Responsiveness: Applicant inquiries are answered within 24–48 hours, with documented
    follow-up and escalation as appropriate.
  • Regional
    Responsiveness: Duties are adapted to meet the specific needs of
    applicants in the US, Canada, or International regions.

The anticipated salary range is $51,000 to $60,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, and education of the successful candidate. This information is provided per NYS local law.



We Are

·       Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.

·       A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.

·       Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

·       Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.

·       Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.

About University Support Services, LLC
University Support Services LLC (USS) is an affiliate of St. George's University (SGU), a leading provider of international medical education. SGU students and faculty come from 151 countries to the island of Grenada, located in the West Indies. Our purpose is to support SGU to deliver best in class education for all SGU students. We put a special focus on the growing global need for diverse high-quality medical and healthcare professionals. USS is pivotal in positioning SGU as a premiere medical degree institute through its student-facing as well as functional support teams.

USS is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States (including veteran status) or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.