Student Recruitment Advisor, Office of The Registrar - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview
The
Student Recruitment Team within the
Office of the Registrar is currently seeking a Full-time Regular
Student Recruitment Advisor.

Reporting to the Coordinator, National Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Advisor connects (in-person or digitally) to prospective undergraduate students to showcase the University of Calgary and assists in recruitment efforts.

This position requires flexibility and travel and will include working evenings and weekends as necessary, depending on travel and event plans.

The work is driven by the admissions cycle with multiple and often simultaneous deadlines occurring throughout the year.

This position requires that the incumbent must be able to function in an environment where there is ambiguity, continuous change and shifting priorities.

The Student Recruitment Advisor contributes to the University of Calgary's strategic recruitment goals of developing a vibrant, diverse, and highly academic group of applicants and incoming class of students annually.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Student Recruitment and Liaison

Recruits qualified undergraduate applicants to the University from Canadian markets using various tactics such as personal visits, presentations, oneonone meetings, telephone, correspondence, volunteers and electronic media.
Provides uptodate, accurate information about the University and its programs in order to actively promote and market those programs to prospective applicants.
Provides advice to prospective students and their families on the Canadian educational system(s), University of Calgary programs, admissions criteria, requirements and processes.
Implements, and conducts varied on

- and off-campus informational/promotional sessions for prospective applicants.

Travels extensively to regions within Canada to deliver information via presentations and brochures about the University to prospective students and their families.
Assists the Assistant Registrar, the Associate Registrar, and the Director, with input for marketing publications and other materials required for direct mail campaigns, electronic media, presentations, etc.
Assists in the planning and implementation of multichannel marketing and communications plan.
Contributes to the ongoing refinements of marketing strategies for student recruitment.
Plans and targets visits strategically defined regions within Canada to meet the University of Calgary's student enrolment goals.
Identifies and targets key contacts/organizations in student recruitment to facilitate University of Calgary's recruitment initiatives, conversion strategies, and applicant followup.
Develops a wide range of contacts within the University community; e.g., faculty offices, departments, faculty members, administrative areas, etc., to sustain both a broad information base about the University.

Administrative and On-Campus Duties

Assists in the delivery of campus tours to support the visitor experience including VIP tours, daily tours and group tours.
Collaborates with and build strong relationships with UCalgary constituencies including alumni, parents, high schools and community college programs to build a successful campus tour program.
Summary reports of trips and activities.
Prepares recruitment proposals and completes planning documents to further recruitment efforts.

Qualifications / Requirements:

This position requires an undergraduate degree from a recognized/accredited university. A degree from the University of Calgary is preferred.
Demonstrate excellent writing, public speaking, and presentation skills; demonstrated abilities in project management; and strength in answering multiple complex enquiries per day.
Advising/counselling skills are an asset.
Ability to work in a confidential setting and demonstrate good judgment in dealing with sensitive or problematic situations.
Analytical and problemsolving skills, and working effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural issues; tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality are essential requirements.
Good judgment, initiative, and creative problem solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills including ability to work independently, meet deadlines, coordinate a number of projects/programs simultaneously in response to changing/conflicting priorities.
Effective, calm, and energized under pressure of highvolume, fastpaced working environment.
A valid Class 5 driver's license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required).
A criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment.
This position requires the incumbent to travel within Canada for extended periods of time with mínimal or no direct supervision.
Willing to be crosstrained and to assist other departments across the Office of the Registrar.
Ability to lift an