Undergraduate Programs Coordinator

TL;DR

Undergraduate Programs Coordinator (Economics): Managing admissions, course scheduling, and student advising for approximately 1000 undergraduate students in Economics programs with an accent on processing applications, interpreting transcripts, and supporting Python-based admission systems. Focus on organizing timetables for 160+ course sections, coordinating events, and ensuring academic integrity and program compliance.

Vancouver School of Economics, hirify.global (onsite)

$4,594 - $4,827 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global), Vancouver School of Economics, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Process admissions applications, evaluate transcripts, coordinate offers and refusals for Majors, Honours, and Combined Majors.
• Act as timetable representative: schedule 160+ ECON courses, labs, exams, and manage collaborative scheduling platforms.
• Provide student advising on program requirements, course registration, academic misconduct, and connect to support services.
• Coordinate events like graduation receptions, recruitment fairs, and student society activities; manage communications and website updates.
• Supervise Undergraduate Programs Assistant, support curriculum changes, and audit systems like Workday for data accuracy.
• Liaise with faculty, Scheduling Services, and external units to resolve scheduling and administrative issues.

Requirements

• High School graduation plus one year post-secondary diploma and four years related experience, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with hirify.global academic systems preferred.
• High initiative, independence, ability to prioritize in high-workload environment, attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and communicate policies clearly in oral and written form.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of hirify.global undergraduate policies and procedures.
• Experience in student services, admissions, or academic advising.

Culture & Benefits

• Union position (CUPE 2950) with salaried compensation and employment equity focus.
• Collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students; autonomy and minimal supervision.
• Training and direction provided to assistants and new staff.
• Commitment to diverse workforce and inclusion for rewarding career.