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Job Summary
A Brief Overview
Reporting to a Regional Manager, International Undergraduate Enrolment, and receiving, the Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing a marketing and recruitment plan for undergraduate programs at Queen's University. By liaising with prospective students and other stakeholders/influencers, the incumbent will motivate prospective students to apply for admission at Queen's. More specifically, this will involve the creation and delivering of presentations about Queen's to varied audiences and advising on matters such as admission qualifications, program details, university life, student resources and support, and financial assistance. The position will also involve conducting research on and interpreting recruitment trends based on data analysis and the Undergraduate Strategic Enrolment Report.
This position requires the incumbent to regularly travel and work evenings and weekends and is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement. This position also requires a valid class G driver's license (note: G1 and G2 are not acceptable). In addition, a Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening are required.
This position researches and develops plans for identifying target markets for assigned areas to meet enrollment objectives. This position plans and coordinates large recruitment events including logistics, itineraries, and budgets. This position provides advice and guidance to prospective students on programs that meet their specific professional and academic goals, the application and admission processes, and financial assistance process. This position also analyzes data and prepares reports on recruitment efforts and progress on meeting enrollment objectives.
The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.
The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.
Job Description
What you will do
Researches and develops plans for identifying target markets for assigned areas to meet enrollment objectives.- Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.
Plans and coordinates large recruitment events including logistics, itineraries, and budgets.
Develops, prepares and delivers recruitment presentations to potential enrollees at recruitment activities, fairs, events, and other outreach opportunities.
Engages with potential enrollees to answer questions and provide information via virtual outreach including live chat, e-mail, website applications, and in-person.
Provides advice and guidance to prospective students on programs that meet their specific professional and academic goals, the application and admission processes, and financial assistance process.
Analyzes data and prepares reports on recruitment efforts and progress on meeting enrollment objectives.
- Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
- More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Knowledge and Requirements
- Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
- Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
- Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
- Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
- Build relationships, trust and credibility.
- Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.
- Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.
- Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.
- Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
- Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
- Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
- Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.
- Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected].
