Student Recruiter

**Job Description**:
**STUDENT RECRUITER - ONLINE & RURAL**
**MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who can find ways forward, being boldly curious and intentionally courageous as a Student Recruiter. At NorQuest, we are who we include, and our Student Recruiters help show prospective learners there’s a place of belonging for them, where they can change their lives and fulfil their dreams.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruiter supports enrolment targets through identifying, informing, and recruiting prospective students and key influencers about and for NorQuest College and our programs, courses, and services. By establishing, developing, and managing relationships with key community schools, partners, and agencies, the Student Recruiter attracts and supports prospective learners and hosts organized recruitment events including trade and career shows, information sessions, Open Houses, Information Nights, presentations for schools, communities, agencies, and college tours. The focus of this position will be online and rural recruitment.

**HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Develop recruitment plans to reach the target audience for a specific portfolio: high schools, settlement, community and cultural organizations, regional, industry, or Indigenous.
- Attend recruitment events throughout the region, such as tradeshows, career fairs, community events, information sessions, presentations for high schools, communities and agencies that are applicable for their portfolio.
- Organize, direct and participate in internal recruitment events and activities including the annual Open House and Information Night, Fall and Spring Breakfasts, and college tours.
- Recruit applicants through individuals and group information sessions.
- Recruit current NorQuest students in foundational programs to ladder into post-secondary and other relevant programs.
- Recruit applicants through social media platforms.
- Establish and manage positive working relationships with external schools, counselors, teachers, instructors, agencies, front-line government agents, counselors, communities, industry and others for the purposes of recruiting students to NorQuest College as assigned for the portfolio they are leading.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate two influencer breakfasts a year (one for high school counsellors and the other for community representatives).
- Build, maintain, and update influencer contact information lists through our customer relationship management (CRM) system.
- Collaborate and participate in organizing committees with other post-secondary institutions, such as Health Science Career Academies, Educational Liaison Association of Alberta, and Post-Secondary Indigenous Recruitment Association.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other post-secondary institutions for the purposes of understanding and sharing information on transferability and laddering to and from NorQuest College programs and other institutions.
- Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships throughout the college to understand and communicate college programs and services information to prospects and influencers
- Develop and execute conversion strategies and applicant follow-up.
- Promote alternative program options that have not met capacity targets to waitlisted applicants.
- Understand cross-cultural issues that affect our student population in an effort to remove barriers and improve student retention and success.
- Regularly review information on labour market demands/trends that can/may affect recruitment efforts and the advice offered to prospective students.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- University degree in a related field, or a Diploma and 5-years directly related experience.
- 2+ years’ experience in admissions, student services, or recruitment capacity, preferably in a post-secondary institute.
- Clean criminal record check within the last 30-days.
- Availability including evenings and weekends. Extensive travel, including out-of-town, may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER**

**As a difference maker you bring**:

- An understanding of entrance requirements and/or career opportunities and knowledge of the post-secondary system is a significant asset.
- Superior interpersonal skills including relationship building, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Demonstrated skill in public speaking and public relations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities, multi-task, and work with mínimal supervision and remain focused on objectives.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing client/environmental needs.
- Demonstrated event management skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using CRM systems and social media platforms.

**SALARY**:$52,573 - $68,302, reflective upon wha