Admissions and Recruitment Specialist

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

**Job Description**:
**About MRU**:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

**About the Student Division**:
The focus of the Students division is to serve and support the academic and non-academic growth and development of students. Our strength is in our approaches to peer-to-peer learning and student leadership by empowering students to work collaboratively with service areas and other students to grow holistically as individuals. The Students portfolio at Mount Royal broadly encompasses Student Experience & Success, Enrolment Management, International Education and Planning & Operations delivering support and services that are inextricably linked with the teaching and learning outcomes academic departments are tasked with achieving.

We support the University’s mission by assisting students, staff and faculty through a variety of departments, including: Admissions, Recruitment and Transfer Credit, the Office of the Registrar (Awards, Academic Scheduling & Curriculum, Records, Registration and Financial Aid), Student Success and Learning (Academic Advising, Student Community Standards, Student Experience, Student Learning Services),Access and Inclusion Services, Career Services, Wellness Services, Cougars Athletics and Recreation, the Iniskim Centre, International Education, Residence Services, Student Systems and Student Communications.

**About the Role**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Manage a student recruitment territory by establishing contacts within that area, arranging for high school and community interactions, and tracking the interest of prospective students.
- Provide accurate and timely information about the University, its programs, admission requirements, services and facilities in a friendly and professional manner to prospective students.
- Participate in student recruitment activities, including making presentations to groups of prospective students in high schools and community settings, delivering information sessions and conducting campus tours.
- Collaborate with others to clarify admissions policy/procedure, identify exceptions as appropriate and to provide funding information and options to prospective students.
- Play a key role in the training of new Admissions and Recruitment Specialists, ensuring the development of skills and knowledge through mentoring and coaching.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor degree or equivalent combined with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Ability to travel (extensively during peak periods)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment (evening and weekend work required)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational ability and time management
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure while exercising patience and tact
- Strong interest in technology
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (must add business insurance as a condition of employment)

**What We Offer**:
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days, and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenienc

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