Student Recruiter (College level)

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months, will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

The hours of work for this position will be varied, including a requirement to work evenings and weekends. This position requires overtime, possible travel within Canada, and time away from home that may average more than five days per trip (primarily September through December).

Reporting directly to a Student Recruitment Service Partner, the Student Recruiters at the College level will work as part of a dedicated action team that will support all undergraduate student recruitment activities. As an important team member within the overarching Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise (within the Office of the Registrar), the Student Recruiters at the College level are responsible for the dissemination of information and effective promotion of the University of Alberta to prospective high school students across Canada.

This exciting and diverse position is also responsible for event planning, organizing and executing administrative recruitment details, and researching recruitment trends as required to recruit exceptional prospective students to the faculties within the College of focus, and to the broader university. This position may require occasional travel within Edmonton, Alberta and Canada, targeting select high schools, colleges, and special events to recruit prospective students via presentations and one on one interactions, including driving a UofA fleet vehicle to local and rural Alberta recruitment events. In addition, recruiting and connecting with prospective students using virtual platforms will be required.

Duties

• Targets select high schools and special events to recruit prospective students via engaging presentations, booth fairs and one-on-one advising.
• Provides on-campus and virtual advising to prospective students, parents, and guests in both1:1 and group settings.
• Responds to both routine and non-standard inquiries about the university, work integrated learning opportunities, student services, admission requirements, and admission status. Answers a range of questions on a variety of subject areas (such as the conversion of domestic curricula, IP/AP conversion, connections to career pathways and scholarships, etc.) Escalates inquiries when required.
• Promotes the University of Alberta at various recruitment events and cultivates relationships with prospective high school students and their parents, including extensive public speaking.
• Works closely with all positions within the College recruitment action team, as well as the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise, to address the strategic needs of the faculties within the College, as well as the university.
• Develops, grows and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counsellors, on behalf of the College.
• Responds to parent and counsellor inquiries from their area, region or College of focus.
• Engages audiences in an age appropriate, culturally aware, and inclusive manner.
• Plans and executes College and faculty-specific special events, including Registration Workshops, Information Sessions, Advising sessions, and other special events, both virtual and in-person.
• Participates in coordinated recruitment activities with other student recruiters, colleagues within the Undergraduate Recruitment Centre of Expertise, and other client groups.
• Evaluates attended recruitment initiatives by reporting prospective engagement, lead generation, number of publications provided, event attendance, and other meaningful notes describing the purpose and utility of the event for evaluation and future planning purposes.
• Brainstorms and proposes new and innovative ideas to improve prospective student engagement for the purpose of recruitment.
• Drives the collection of leads from potential students and monitors their progression throughout the enrolment funnel. Enters data into university systems in order to track potential applicants.
• Assists prospective students in the application for admission process. Helps to troubleshoot admission challenges to ensure admissibility of the applicant pool. Works with applicants to encourage offer acceptance and yield, ultimately increasing enrolment at the University.
• Keeps admitted students engaged and continually conveys the value of attending the UofA; plans and implements yield initiatives accordingly.
• Assists in the development of virtual recruitment tools and resources, such as creating virtual booths on behalf of Faculties, Colleges and the University (tip sheets, chat rooms).
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma required; the ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alberta; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License; 3-year driver's abstract will be required before employment begins.
• One to two years of related experience is an asset.
• Experience presenting to large groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kgs.
• Knowledge of University of Alberta policies and procedures is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products (Gmail, etc.); knowledge of PeopleSoft and Slate is an asset.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.