Team Lead

**ABOUT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY**:
St. Mary’s University is a dynamic and innovative teaching and research university located on a beautiful historic site. We provide affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Founded in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and as the only independent Catholic university in Canada, St. Mary’s University prepares its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence while embodying a compassionate commitment to ethics, social justice, and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s became a proud member of Universities Canada in 2022, and has over 1000 full
- and part-time students, approximately 200 full
- and part-time faculty and staff, and an average class size of 25.

Located in Mohkínstsis (Calgary) on the ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and, Piikani First Nations), the Tsuut’ina and Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, as well as the Metis Nation, Region 3, St. Mary’s is focused on developing the whole person: mind, body and spirit.

Consistent with our Catholic values, St. Mary’s University is committed to fostering an institutional culture that values, supports, and promotes equity, human rights, respect, and accountability within our community. St. Mary’s is a university where all are welcome and inclusive excellence is important. We are committed to removing barriers for those who have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
**WHAT WILL YOU DO**:

- Research recruitment and Strategic Enrolment Management trends to inform recruitment strategies to meet institutional enrolment goals
- Devise and oversee the execution of St. Mary’s recruitment plan
- Collaborate with other departments to foster cooperation and participation in recruitment activities
- Plan and execute recruitment events like Open House, New Student Orientation and Counsellor Updates
- Supervise, coach, direct and support Recruitment and Community Engagement Officers
- Build and strengthen relationships with high school counsellors, prospective students and other external stakeholders

**QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES**:

- Bachelors degree required accompanied by a minimum 5 years work experience in a post-secondary setting, preferably in recruitment, advising, student services or enrolment services
- Experience and leadership skills dealing with diverse teams and situations
- Strong planning and coordination skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, including an ability to interact with students, staff, faculty, and the public using patience, tact, diplomacy, understanding and excellent listening skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and a knowledge of the Alberta post secondary environment
- Understanding of issues and trends affecting post-secondary education
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to assess and process information accurately
- Ability to communicate patiently and effectively, in verbal and written form with a diverse range of people and situations
- Comfortable working with various software packages including with Microsoft office
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem solve and ability to set priorities and multi-task
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative
- Research skills
- A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required
- Ability to promote, or at least respect, the institution’s Catholic mission and identity
- Ability to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Truth and Reconciliation.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**:
As a part of the St. Mary's University family, eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive total rewards program that includes, but not limited to, a group benefits package, health spending account, RRSP matching, generous time off, and tuition remission. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

**APPLICATIONS**:

- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. _**No phone calls please**_._

**St. Mary's University - 14500 Bannister Road SE - Calgary, AB - T2X 1Z4 - Fax: 403.531-9136 - STMU.ca**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-22