Student Recruitment Officer - Thunder Bay, Canada - Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute

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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Title:
Recruitment Officer**
Hours of work:Monday to Friday (flexible work week) Some weekends**
Location:Centennial Square**
Reports to:Director of Student Success**
Appointment:Full Time Contract**
Salary: 27.00/hr

WHO WE ARE:

Oshki-Wenjack's mission is to achieve excellence as a leader in the innovative design and delivery of quality post-secondary and training programs which meet the wholistic educational needs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other learners in a safe, inclusive, supportive, and culturally enriched learning environment.

VISION STATEMENT:

Oshki-Wenjack is the Institute of choice for Indigenous learners and provides wholistic, expert-designed, and accredited post-secondary education.

Oshki-Wenjack builds self-awareness in learners and empowers them to contribute to the community, economic and cultural growth of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other communities.

***Under the supervision of the Director of Student Success, the Recruitment Officer will provide information, encouragement, and advice to potential students. The Recruitment Officer will participate in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to achieve the student enrollment targets for each program offered at the Oshki-Wenjack. This position requires extensive travel by air and driving to remote access or fly in communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Recruitment

Organize and schedule student recruitment events and travel in coordination with the programming staff.
Promptly contact student referrals.
Develop a community contact list and potential champions of Oshki-Wenjack.
Maintain an updated recruitment calendar of events.
Liaise with program staff, and colleagues in partner institutions, to clarify program goals and requirements.
Conduct followup communication with prospective students.

Marketing and Student Recruitment Strategy

Develop and implement a student recruitment strategy to support the achievement of student enrollment targets for each program of study offered at the Oshki
Wenjack Institute using tools such as social media platforms, print, web, and emarketing.
Facilitate career fairs, conferences, and recruitment campaigns.
Keep abreast of new marketing approaches and techniques that will support the achievement of student enrollment targets Oshki
Wenjack.
Select and distribute promotional material and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Identify barriers and assist students in overcoming said barriers.

Promotion of Programs

Distribute information such as brochures or flyers and other promotional tools to achieve student enrollment targets.
Distribute materials for preparation for Mature Student Assessment.
Refer ineligible students to alternative programs offered by Oshki-Wenjack.
Collaborate with Community Leaders to develop and deliver engaging oral or visual presentations that focus on the benefits of each program.
Create effective presentations for inperson, online or Hyflex delivery.
Plan and organize events such as open houses, school visits, and community Facebook live events.
Participate in events held by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities such as gatherings, community events and other.

Dialogue, Engagement and Outreach

Develop and foster positive working relationships in Nishnawbe Aski Nation with community members, Education authorities and committees, Chief and Council through regular community visits for:
Promoting of programs in the communities
Promote and raise awareness of Oshki-Wenjack as the Institute of first choice.
Build and foster relationships with key groups (funders).
Forge relationships with potential employers and develop employment opportunities for graduates.

Other Duties

Support the implementation of the Student Success strategy to ensure enrollment target levels are achieved while also ensuring student retention and graduation.
Supports the Admission Officer in any aspect of the admissions process for student applicants.
Take personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness, and implementation of Oshki-Wenjack's cultural teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and workrelated deliverables.
Access and utilize Elders and Knowledge holders for teachings and guidance as it relates to work deliverables.
Be prepared to work in conjunction with the philosophy and mandate of the Institute.
Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as set by the Institute.
Always maintain professionalism.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics and positive relationship building.
Regular attendance and conduct at work according to the requirements of Oshki-Wenjack's Policies and Procedures.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Specific Knowledge: