Student Recruitment Coordinator

**Competition ID**:

- 3675

**Internal Closing Date**:

- September 22, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time

**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid

**Travel Frequency**:

- Frequent travel between campuses is required.

**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Flex Hours Required

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am-4:30pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: STUDENT RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of related experience in student recruitment, advising and/or student services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preference given to Kwantlen Polytechnic University graduates.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to be flexible in speaking and polished presentation style, to small and large groups up to 100+ is required. Proven ability to convey appropriate and diplomatic responses to questions under pressure.
- Proven ability to represent a post-secondary institution or organization with tact and diplomacy while interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds, cultures and languages.
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to work as part of an integrated team and the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner in a demanding, high stress, fast-paced environment over a sustained period of time.
- Experience in post-secondary education recruitment activities such as formal presentations at education fairs, trade shows, community and business events.
- Previous sales experience demonstrated by accumulating new leads and identifying new markets is considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to advise, guide and provide training to various stakeholders across the University.
- Ability to relate well to people from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Proven ability to function effectively in a cross-cultural setting. Second language proficiency is an asset, preferably in Mandarin or Punjabi.
- Aptitude in using technology including CRM systems and social media platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Knowledge of Kwantlen Polytechnic University programs and courses and a demonstrated ability to keep up-to-date with credit and non-credit offerings, university and program admission policies, tuition fees, etc.
- Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently and establish own priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of training, education and or job requirements for a wide range of academic, trades and technical careers as well as pathway options to reach educational goals.
- Strong understanding of the B.C. and other Canadian education systems: graduation, partnerships, and articulated agreements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint at an intermediate level.
- Ability to travel to other campuses and within British Columbia is required.
- Must have a valid B.C. driver’s license, safe driving record and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends on a flexible schedule.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials in the range of 30 to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel between campuses is required.
- **Salary Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program - eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
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