About Us
New West College is a leading private career college committed to providing high-quality education and training to students in various fields. Our mission is to empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. We pride ourselves on our innovative programs, supportive learning environment, and commitment to excellence and student focus.
New West College is seeking a dynamic, self starting, student-focused Higher Education Recruitment Manager to lead student recruitment efforts. This role acts as the liaison and brand ambassador between the College and prospective students by promoting our programs through presentations, events, and one-on-one consultations—both in Calgary and surrounding areas. The Manager will recruit qualified students to our programs, in addition, will advise and provide accurate information to the students about the Colleges programs and services. This role reports to the Campus Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a student recruitment territory in and outside the Calgary area.
- Establishing and maintaining key relationships with high schools, high school career counsellors, career practitioners and other stakeholders in the school system and advance educational partnerships in the community
- Develop and execute a Student Recruitment Strategic Plans including Marketing Plans that support student enrolment goals
- Deliver information sessions, workshops, one and one consultations with prospective students and families
- Attend career and job fairs and other community events as required
- Collaborate with college staff, instructors and vendors
- Ensure being compliant with Alberta Career College and New West Colleges policies.
- Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the recruitment budget, ensuring expenditures align with organizational guidelines and goals.
Qualifications:
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Education or Business is required
- Minimum of 2 plus years experience working in post secondary. Preference given to experience in the Career College industry
- Experience successfully developing and executing Student Recruitment Strategic and Marketing Plans. Preference given post secondary Student Strategic Recruitment / Marketing Plans
- Exceptional public speaking, presentation and facilitation skills
- Develop and deliver information sessions, workshops, one on one consultations with prospective students and families
- Attend career and job fairs and other community events as required
- Experience working with a diverse audience and clientele
- Team Collaboration
- Student Centre Focused
- Experience working with CRM's
- Own your own vehicle, has the ability to travel and has a valid Alberta drivers license
- Ability to work when required evenings, weekends and some travel
WORK HOURS:
The role requires occasional travel, including overnight stays, both within and outside of Calgary. It may also involve participation in evening and weekend activities or events. When not traveling or attending events, you will be expected to be on campus
APPLY TO WORK WITH NEW WEST COLLEGE:
You do not need to meet 100% of the qualifications to apply - if you think this could be the role for you and you bring something to the table, submit your application!
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T1Y 5Z6
Application deadline: 2025-06-13
