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Undergraduate Recruitment Specialist Requisition ID 2023-10058 Department Registrar Employment Type Temporary Time Type Full-Time Hiring Range $59,127- $73,909 Job Category Student Recruitment Job Location : Location CA-ON-Waterloo Overview Term: 4 months.Within the Marketing & Undergraduate Recruitment (M&UR) unit of the Registrar's Office (RO), responsible for communicating with and providing information for secondary school students, their families, and school officials regarding admission policies, academic programs, and other aspects of university life to help guide their decisions about post-secondary education. In light of research that confirms the impact of effective high school recruitment visits, plays a crucial role in the successful realization of undergraduate enrolment management goals and the safeguarding of UWaterloo's high-quality reputation by developing relationships with prospective applicants. There are multipe positions for this role. Responsibilities Responsible for significant independent travel to provide informed representation of UWaterloo at Canadian high schools and at post-secondary information eventsResponsible for significant travel to present UWaterloo's strengths; help prospective students visualize a UWaterloo experience; build effective relationships with prospective students and their families; and provide complete and accurate information about programs, co-op, the admissions process, and any other details required by prospective studentsResponsible for acting as a key informed representative and ambassador for UWaterloo and for exhibiting a consistently high level of maturity, professionalism, and credibility to act as UWaterloo's face-to-face spokesperson with all audiencesRepresents UWaterloo at Ontario University Regional Fairs (OURFs) throughout Ontario, typically involving two or three OURF visits in one day interacting with 30 - 100+ secondary students at each as well as their parents and school personnelVisits and/or connects virtually with secondary schools throughout Ontario on an individual or tag-team basis to meet with students who are interested in finding out more about UWaterloo, at each school conducting a 30-minute presentation to a group of students, holding small-group counselling sessions, and meeting with school personnel to provide up-to-date UWaterloo informationParticipates in and contributes to UWaterloo's success at the annual Ontario Universities' Fair (or online alternative), promoting UWaterloo to prospective students and their parents by providing information by delivering professional and engaging presentations throughout the weekendParticipates in and contributes to the success of the Fall Open House, a Saturday event that typically takes place at the beginning of November to provide an opportunity for prospective students and their families to visit the campus, experience a full tour, become familiar with why students choose UWaterloo, and speak (in person or virtually) with individuals to obtain answers that will help them make informed decisionsResponsible for completing extensive training prior to the beginning of the recruitment visit schedule, including polishing the delivery of effective and engaging presentations that incorporate compelling stories about the UWaterloo experienceAttends the provincial Recruitment WorkshopShares feedback about high school audiences and UWaterloo materials with the M&UR team to help with the development and enhancement of undergraduate recruitment strategiesCarefully confirms the logistics for any travel and exercises judgment in obtaining assistance or determining a creative solution for any problems that may ariseResponsible for maintaining awareness of cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic, and any other relevant factors in UWaterloo's younger student recruitment marketsResponsible for ensuring effective follow-up communication with prospective studentsAs required, undertakes recruitment travel to visit high schools and attend UWaterloo recruitment events across Canada outside OntarioCollaborates, advises, and consultsCollaborates with and advises the Manager, Liaison with respect to any challenges that arise with respect to high school recruitment travel, including obtaining accurate answers to any unforeseen questions that may ariseCo-operates closely with the M&UR team; the RO Admissions team and other staff; the St. Jerome's University recruitment team; and colleagues in the faculties, professional schools, university colleges, and other departments who have a vested interest in undergraduate recruitmentProactively shares knowledge so that all M&UR team members can incorporate new information and techniques into their strategiesAcquires, understands, and applies current, relevant market research and institutional knowledgeKeeps fully informed and knowledgeable about all aspects of programs, admissions, student life, visual identity and branding, success after graduation, and other issues related to undergraduate prospective students, applicants, and admitted students, including all relevant research, communications, recruitment initiatives, and how any changes impact their high school recruitment visitsMaintains a clear understanding of generational characteristics and the needs and preferred communication methods of

all audiences in order to enhance the success of their high school recruitment visitsObserves and reports on the recruitment strategies, activities, and involvement of UWaterloo's competitorsOtherParticipates in M&UR recruitment events and completes such other general and specific duties as may from time to time be determined. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably from UWaterlooEssential: demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills, with proven excellence in public/promotional speaking and delivery of presentationsEssential: student leadership experience during university studies and extensive knowledge of and involvement in UWaterloo, including an overall understanding of the organization of UWaterloo services and departmentsBeneficial: background in teaching, undergraduate recruitment, marketing, sales, public speaking, and/or public relationEssential that you are eligible to rent a car, must have a valid G driver's licence, Driver's Abstract Validation (uncertified) and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check resultsAble to work extended hours and irregular hours. Able to stand long periods of time, as well as the ability to lift light to moderately heavy boxesEssential: satisfactory level of comfort with independent travel, navigation in unknown cities, and extended stays in hotelsMaintains awareness of applicable cultural/regional interpersonal expectations, travel advisories and sensitivities in targeted markets. Where appropriate - tailors behaviour, appearance, clothing (etc.) prioritizing representing the University of Waterloo professionallyAbility to speak credibly about all aspects of academic and university life, including undergraduate recruitment and admissions, Canadian and international education systems, transition issues, academic programs, co-op system of study, financing, residence, student life and success, and success after graduationDemonstrated ability to think under pressure and on the fly and to respond quickly to changeAwareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic, and other relevant factors in UWaterloo's recruitment marketsProven presentation skills and public speaking skills sufficient to provide effective, credible, and positive representation of UWaterloo at high schools and on

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified