Job ID
74438
Job Title
Admissions Officer: 2 Year Contract
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
02/18/2026
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
02/24/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
Student Admissions
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 8
Salary Range
$28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)
Job Code
JD0003
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Contract Duration
24.4 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm, 35 hrs/wk. Hybrid work schedule.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
JD
JD00003
Anticipated Start Date:
March 30, 2026
Location
McMaster Main Campus, Hamilton
Job Description
Department Description:
The Office of the Registrar provides a number of services to both prospective and current students and is the primary source of information on enrolment, convocation ceremonies and important student dates and events throughout the year. The Office of the Registrar comprises of 8 departments: Student Services & Financial Support, Student Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Records, Systems, Scheduling & Examinations, Communications and Central RO Administration and has a staff complement of approximately 100. This dynamic team works together providing assistance to students from the beginning of their time at McMaster University until they graduate.
The Admissions department processes and assesses a large volume of undergraduate applications to McMaster, resulting in offers of admission to the university. We are currently looking to hire an Admissions Officer in our Admissions department that will use a variety of specialized skills to promote and support the overall strategic plan of the Office of the Registrar.
The team of Admissions Officers works closely together and with the rest of the Admissions team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that is deadline driven. Each Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely review of approximately 2,500 domestic and international applicant files annually and will be called upon daily to provide correct and detailed information (oral, written and in-person) to applicants, prospective applicants, parents, guidance counsellors, Faculty offices and staff, as well as other colleagues in the Registrar's Office. The Admissions Officers will also assist in all admission processes for the Ontario High School applicant pool. Admission Officers must be strong multi-taskers able to deal effectively with interruptions to their routine on a regular basis and must possess a strong ability to prioritize within their portfolios. The Admission Officers regularly conduct culturally sensitive interviews and in-depth admissions counselling of applicants and prospective students - this requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of available student services on campus. The Admission Officers must engage in extensive correspondence with applicants regarding admission policies and decisions. The Admissions Officers must be able to calmly and effectively communicate verbally, by phone or in-person, with emotionally upset applicants and parents in an empathetic and tactful way while still delivering negative decisions that will not be subject to appeal.
Job Summary:
The Admissions Officer is responsible for ensuring University enrolment targets are met by applying established admissions criteria to select qualified students from a diverse pool of secondary and post-secondary applicants. Evaluate and assess applicant files and independently make admission decisions for undergraduate, domestic, and international students. Provide information and conduct recruitment and orientation sessions in various communities.
Purpose and Key Functions:
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247).
Hybrid Work Language
To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.
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