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Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service.
Reporting to the Lead, National Student Recruitment with supervision from the Manager, Student Recruitment, the Coordinator, Student Recruitment provides support for OCAD University’s (OCAD U) undergraduate student recruitment strategies, programs, and services for domestic and international learners in Ontario and Canada. The Coordinator represents OCAD U at various recruitment functions in-person and virtually, develops communication materials to provide information and counselling to future OCAD U students, and supports the university in accomplishing its strategic enrolment goals.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Support overall A&R planning, events, and communications for prospective students to support the University’s enrolment targets, objectives and strategic plan
- Respond to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries from prospective students, parents, and educators, providing timely, accurate, and accessible information
- Assist the Lead, National Student Recruitment, in the planning and coordination of, and participate in, student recruitment initiatives and events, both in-person and virtual, including school visits, portfolio reviews, information sessions, program events, and liaison workshops
- Assist the A&R team with the planning and coordination of major University events such as Open house, National Portfolio Day and Grad Ex, as required
- Initiate, organize, schedule and assign/attend independent school visits and respond to ad hoc requests for OCAD U liaison visits, workshops, events, and programs
- Work with the A&R team to leverage the Client Relationships Management System (CRM) to maintain and measure relationships with prospective students and applicants
- Maintain and expand the database of departmental contacts, including high schools (teachers and counsellors), post-secondary institutions, recruitment agencies, and community or industry partners
- Track, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of student recruitment through data entry, report writing and clerical work
- Promote OCAD U’s pre-university programs and services as well as available awards, scholarships and bursaries
- Ensure that recruitment activities are consistent with established structures and policies, as well as standards of quality and customer service
- Contribute to the development of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility (DEIA) strategies throughout all recruitment programs, services and communication
- Assist the Lead, National Student Recruitment in other related tasks that contribute to the successful operation of the A&R office
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent, preferably in fine art & design
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressive post-secondary student recruitment, student services or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Ontario, Canadian and international secondary and post-secondary school systems
- Excellent technical computing skills, including the ability to create documents, forms and templates using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience using the Slate admissions platform
- Ability to create accessible documents, PDFs and videos using Knowmia
- Ability to host and provide technical support to live online events
- Familiarity with databases, with a demonstrated ability to learn in-house programs and systems; working knowledge Client Relationship Management software (e.g. CRM Recruit), an asset
- A demonstrated strength and comfort with public speaking and an ability to present detailed information clearly and promote the university in a positive manner
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
- A demonstrated commitment to the needs and interests of a diverse population of potential students
- Proven judgment, diplomacy, tact and strong interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills, and demonstrated organization and attention to detail
- Proven ability to work well independently and as a team member, with the capacity to handle diverse tasks in a busy and varied environment with deadlines and changing priorities
- Must be willing and able to travel, as required
- Possession of a valid Ontario G Class driver’s license required
- Flexibility in work hours; must be willing and able to work occasional evenings, as required
Compensation: OPSEU Unit 1, Appendix A, Grade A3; $27.56 to $35.76 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until May 29, 2026.
Mode of Work: On Campus
Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter (PDF) , no later than Monday August 11, 2025.
- Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code
As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
