Recruitment Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:04/11/2023

Req ID: 30513

Faculty/Division:
Vice-Provost, Students

Department:
University Admissions and Outreach

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Office of Student Recruitment (OSR) under University Admissions & Outreach (UAO) in the Division of Strategic Enrolment Management is responsible for the strategic, university-wide approach to student recruitment to target and attract students to the University of Toronto.

Working closely with academic divisions, OSR is responsible for regularly planning, implementing, assessing and revising a full spectrum of student recruitment initiatives.

Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Access & Equity Recruitment, the Recruitment Officer works closely with the recruitment team and other members of the office to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to assist the University of Toronto to achieve its undergraduate student recruitment objectives.

The Recruitment Officer is responsible for positively representing the University of Toronto locally, nationally and internationally, in order to recruit well-qualified undergraduate students and will focus outreach and building strong relationships within Indigenous communities.

The incumbent provides counselling and information services on behalf of all undergraduate divisions of the University to prospective undergraduate applicants, their parents, high school officials and the public throughout Ontario, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

The Recruitment Officer is involved with planning and co-ordination for events and programs, both on and off campus.

This position requires a significant commitment to travel, with extensive periods away from home and overnight travel within the province of Ontario with the possibility of some travel across Canada.

Your responsibilities will include:

Fostering and maintaining a network of external contacts to support recruitment strategies
Delivering student recruitment presentations
Promoting programs at recruitment events
Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
Determining logistics required for virtual recruiting initiatives
Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
Analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years related experience in undergraduate student recruitment, preferably at the University of Toronto
Demonstrated excellent public speaking skills and experience
Relevant experience, knowledge, and familiarity in outreach with Indigenous communities and partners
Excellent knowledge of University of Toronto programs and admission requirements
Knowledge of and experience with relevant software (e

g MS Office:
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); knowledge of and experience with ROSI

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Reliable possessing sound judgement and common sense
Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
At all times demonstrates energy, enthusiasm for meeting new people and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service
Must be prepared to work outside normal office hours and to travel outside of the Toronto area; Must be comfortable traveling alone or with colleagues from other universities; Valid driver's license and passport mandatory
Works equally well as a team member or independently

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Communicator
Efficient
Organized
Problem solver
Responsible

Closing Date: 04/25/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Recruiter:
Fiona Chan

**Lived Experience Statement