Admissions Specialist

Position Information

Job Title Admissions Specialist
Appointment Type Full Time Temporary
Position Dates June 2026 - June 30, 2027
Hours per week/FTE 35
About the Position Admissions Specialists play a key part in the student’s lifecycle and enrolment funnel of domestic applicants. The incumbent applies strategic enrollment management principles to ensure that new applicants are progressing through the enrolment funnel by ensuring admission strategies are applied.

The admissions specialist serves as the first point of contact for many prospective applicants as well as program areas and several service departments. This position plays a key role in the ability of the institution to define and meet its strategic enrolment goals and has responsibility and/or influence for several key points in the enrolment funnel. The Admission Specialist is the face of the institution to applicants during the admissions process, responding to inquiries, issuing admission decisions and awarding of transfer credit
Position Details The incumbent will be assigned a portfolio of programs that they will be responsible for reviewing and determining admission eligibility for domestic applicants. The admissions specialist is the face of the institution to applicants during the admissions process, responding to inquiries, issuing admission decisions, and awarding of transfer credit.

The individual must monitor admission targets and accept qualified applicants accordingly to ensure maximum capacity.

Respond to general inquiries about polytechnic programs and services from the public, prospective students and agents.

Review applicants with previous post-secondary education for transfer credit consideration by working closely with the Articulation Specialists to determine equivalencies.

Work closely with other internal departments to resolve student issues or to review business processes
Required Qualifications

• Two-year College Diploma in Business Administration or Office Administration
• Effective communication, interpersonal and technical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications
Salary AUPE Class Level 9 Step 2 $30.33
Working Here Culture of Care
A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.
Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number T26-00470
Open Date 06/23/2026
Close Date 07/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.