Student Recruiter

Location - This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Student Recruitment department within the Office of the Registrar specializes in the recruitment of domestic undergraduate students to the University of Alberta.

Reporting directly to the Team Lead, National Recruitment, the Student Recruiter position within the National Recruitment team is 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 details, and researching recruitment trends as required to recruit exceptional prospective students. This position requires extensive travel across 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 U of A fleet vehicle to local and rural Alberta recruitment events. In addition, recruiting and connecting with prospective students using virtual platforms will be required.

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

• Travels across Alberta and Canada targeting select high schools and special events to recruit prospective students via presentations, booth fairs and one-on-one advising.
• Delivers pre-tour presentations for prospective students, parents, and guests touring and visiting North Campus.
• Promotes the University of Alberta at various recruitment events to prospective high school students and their parents, including extensive public speaking.
• Works closely with all positions within the National Recruitment team, as well as the Student Recruitment department to address the strategic needs of the university, including offering event planning support, virtual initiatives support, and supporting the U of A Ambassador Program.
• Develops, grows and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counsellors.
• Responds to prospective student inquiries through phone, e-mail, in-person advising, and virtual advising.
• Assists with research projects, compiles data, and creates evaluations around event effectiveness.
• Brainstorms and proposes new and innovative ideas to improve prospective student engagement for the purpose of recruitment.
• 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.
• Drives the collection of leads from potential students and monitors their progression throughout the enrolment funnel.
• 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 U of A; plans and implements yield initiatives accordingly.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Post-secondary diploma required; university degree preferred.
• One to two years of related experience is an asset.
• Experience presenting to large groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong 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.
• Knowledge of University of Alberta policies and procedures is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.
• Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 20–30 kg, including at times in awkward or overhead positions while setting up displays.
• Ability to undertake extended periods of driving and air travel, as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products (Gmail, etc.); knowledge of PeopleSoft and Slate is an asset.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.