Indigenous Recruitment Officer

**Indigenous Recruitment Officer - New Student Recruitment and Advising - FT Support**
- (30779)

**Find Your Spot at Humber**
- At Humber Polytechnic, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.
- We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.
- If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

**Job Details**:
**Position Title**: Indigenous Recruitment Officer
**Status**: Full-time
**Hours**:37.5
**Faculty/Department**: Recruitment & Student Mobility
**Campus/Location**: Hybrid - North campus
**Salary**: Pay band I (Start $39.34 - Max. $45.59)

**About the **Office of Recruitment and Student Mobility **at Humber**:
**About the **Indigenous Recruitment Officer** **Role**:

- The Indigenous Recruitment Officer is an integral member of Humber’s strategic enrolment team and is a significant contributor to shaping the public image of Humber. Using labour market trends, college enrolment patterns, government policy and market segment research, the Indigenous Recruitment Officer works collaboratively with community stakeholders (e.g. Humber’s Indigenous Education & Engagement team, Indigenous communities, service organizations and agencies) to implement recruitment initiatives and pre-admission advising for prospective Indigenous learners designed to improve student participation rates and ensure that Humber meets its enrolment targets by generating a strong applicant pool.
- The Indigenous Recruitment Officer also serves as the first point of contact for communicating clear and concise information about a broad range of program related questions to students, applicants, guidance counsellors, parents, faculty and college administrators. The incumbent establishes and administers community-based recruitment initiatives, including programming on and off campus to high schools, colleges, universities, community organizations, Indigenous organizations as well as other recruitment events with various stakeholders by delivering impactful presentations to increase college awareness and our offerings. The incumbent meets with prospective students and families individually and in groups to deliver pre-admission advising either in-person, or via electronic media or telephone.
- This position also requires the ability to work evenings, weekends as well as occasional overnight travel throughout Ontario.
- This position requires a G drivers license in good standing.
- This position also requires the ability to work evenings, weekends as well as occasional overnight travel throughout Ontario.

**About you**:

- You are passionate about working at Ontario’s largest polytechnic college; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success If this sounds like you, keep reading:
**Education**
- 4 year degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Indigenous Knowledge, Native Studies, Communications, Social Work, Psychology

**Experience/Skills**
- Must have a minimum 2 years experience in a public relations/marketing capacity or in an outreach/student recruitment role including knowledge of issues Indigenous students face in relation to access, transition and retention from urban and rural environments to PSE, and knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and culture.
- Experience in event planning
- Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Interpersonal talents
- Knowledge of the issues Indigenous students face in relation to access, transition and retention from urban and rural environments to PSE
- Knowledge and respect for Indigenous teachings and cultures
- Understanding of provincial education systems
- Research and evaluation skills
- Knowledge of Humber policies, practices, programs is an asset
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities
- A valid G drivers license in good standing**What’s** in it for you?**
- An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
- Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive team.
- We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Sta