Domestic Recruiter

**Date**:Jun 27, 2023

**Location**: Waterloo, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Department**: Enrolment Services

**Job Type**: Limited Term

**Full-time/Part-time**: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

**Campus**: Waterloo

**Reports to**:Manager, Canadian Student Recruitment

**Employee Group**: WLUSA

**Application Deadline**:July 9th 2023

**Requisition ID**:6465

**Number of opening**:3

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Student Recruitment, the Recruiter works as a member of the Recruitment and Admissions (R & A) team to ensure the enrolment management goals of the university at large are met. This team will implement strategic plans to advance the position of Wilfrid Laurier University nationally and internationally as a destination for high calibre students.

This position has a university-wide mandate and is based at the Waterloo Campus. The role is a strategic component of the University’s overall enrolment strategy and is a significant contributor to the public image of the University. This position coordinates and supports events that take place throughout the year, which will require evening and some weekend work.

**Accountabilities**:
**Participation in Extensive Training Program (On Campus)**
- Attends information meetings with key university stakeholders in order to develop extensive knowledge base of the university, including all programs and student services.
- Participates in a 4-week intensive public speaking training program with both individual and group critiques.
- Study and presentation practice is expected on evenings and weekends to meet demanding training deadlines.
- Responsible for communicating key points and addressing each student interest within a 20-minute presentation.

**Coordination of School Visits and Travel Schedules**
- Confirms all high school visits by directly contacting each high school prior to visit.
- Arranges for travel and lodging in accordance with departmental and institutional spending policies.

**Implementation of Fall Recruitment Plan (Off-campus)**
- Travels extensively throughout Ontario independently and with the provincial Ontario University Regional Fair, speaking to groups of senior high school students, their parents, and high school administrators.
- Participates in the annual Ontario University Fair in Toronto (October 21 and 22.)
- Participates in the Saturday Fall Open House events on both the Waterloo (November 4) and Brantford (November 18) Campuses.
- Submits weekly visit statistics, and travel expense reports.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- University Degree, preferably from Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Knowledge of university programs.
- Willing to share recent personal university experience with prospective students.
- Demonstrated skill/ability in the following areas: written communication skills; dealing courteously and effectively with people; exercising good judgement and initiative; answering inquiries in a clear and concise manner.
- Experience with public speaking and giving delivering effective presentations.
- Effective interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to be away from home for extended period of time.
- Will be required to submit a “Vulnerable Sectors Police Check.”
- Valid “G” driver’s license with proven good driving record.

This position **has** been deemed eligible for educational equivalencies. Please refer to the attached link for details.

**Compensation**:
Grade: SH-07

Rate of pay: $32.72 - $38.49

**Hours of Work**:
This is a full time limited term position with an end date of November 17, 2023. The norm