Saint Mary’s University Looking for Student Recruitment Officer (Two positions) – Enrollment Services at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Full Time

Posting Deadline: September 8, 2023

Department: Enrollment Services

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 4 ($52,531 – $67,696 annually)

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Student Recruitment Officer to join our Enrollment Services team.

What We Offer

As a team member at Saint Mary’s, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Acting Director of Recruitment & Marketing, Domestic and International and the Manager, Domestic Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Officer will:

• Conduct presentations, seminars and visits, representing Saint Mary’s University both on and off campus, as well as online to groups of students, counsellors, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Tour locations in Canada (approx. 200 visits per annum) to attend education fairs, school visits, community events, and other recruitment events as necessary.
• Contribute regularly to digital recruitment initiatives, including social media groups (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, etc.), e-communications, and respond to digital inquiries.
• Be fully knowledgeable and keep prospective students informed of university programs, admission and scholarship requirements, tuition, campus and residence life, and student support services, athletics, and campus activities.
• Provide support to the Admissions team by reviewing and making decisions on undergraduate applications, following up with incomplete applications, and awarding Renewable Entrance Scholarships (as applicable).
• Coordinate activities with other university departments and/or external agencies to support recruitment of students.
• Following departmental guidelines, use assigned software to develop and manage student databases (CRM Recruit) of data generated from lead, applicant, and registrant pools.
• Gather and organize program summaries and data about program costs for use on the website and in university collateral (e.g., Viewbook).
• Stay informed of relevant local and national education trends and competitor marketing by reading educational blogs, research and demographic reports for development of the annual recruitment plan for assigned region(s).
• Actively participate in promotional activities and makes suggestions for improvements (e.g., direct mail, advertising, multimedia, etc.).
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with schools, counsellors, and community organizations by hosting events, seminars, tours, and seek feedback on recruitment initiatives.
• Track and record all recruitment initiatives for reporting and decision-making purposes (i.e., school visits, tours etc.).
• Coordinate visits, arrange calling after hours if need be, prepare presentation and event materials.

Experience And Education Requirements

To be the successful Student Recruitment Officer you will have:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Marketing, Public Relations, Social Sciences).
• Minimum one-year experience (in sales, recruitment, customer service).
• Banner and CRM Recruit experience an asset.

Skills

• Must have effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to multi task.
• Must have superior oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office.
• Strong writing and/or editing skills.
• Must be skilled in using multimedia applications to support high school visits and career fairs.
• Must understand sales & marketing processes and methodologies.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage individuals.
• Must have the ability and desire to establish positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and be able to work effectively with full time and part time student employees, faculty, staff, students and administrators.
• Must be able to relate positively and professionally with prospective students, high school administration and faculty and be able to deal constructively with a variety of people both on and off campus.
• Must be able to cope successfully with fluctuations in workloads and changing priorities.

Other

• Must be willing to work on evenings and weekends.
• Must be free to travel extensively throughout the year.
• Must be committed to customer service.
• Must have the ability and willingness to contribute to a team environment.
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, and a 3-year clean driving record.

Application Details

Qualified Candidates Should Submit The Following With Their Application

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca .