Manager Domestic Student Recruitment

**About the position**

**Location**:Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)

**Work arrangement**:Onsite, 5 days per week

**Reports To**:Director, Domestic Recruitment

**Reason for vacancy**:New Position

**Expected hiring salary range**:$80,000 to $90,000 annually. *_Offered salary will be determined through an internal review process._

**Position Overview**:

- and off-campus events, and cultivates strong relationships with key influencers—including school counsellors, HR professionals, community organizations, parents, and students.

Reporting to the Director, Domestic Recruitment, the Manager ensures professional execution of recruitment activities, ethical and student-centred advising, and data-informed strategies that strengthen UNF’s presence and competitiveness in the domestic market.

**Responsibilities**:
**Team Leadership**
- Lead, coach, and schedule two Student Recruitment Advisors to deliver against enrollment targets.
- Plan, host, and oversee on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events, ensuring seamless execution and effective follow-up.
- Uphold UNF’s values by providing ethical, student-first guidance from first inquiry through enrollment.

**Recruitment & Advising**
- Train and support influencers—including counsellors, HR professionals, and community partners—to accurately represent UNF programs and pathways.

**Business Development & Partnerships**
- Identify, pursue, and cultivate new markets and partnership opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing relationships.
- Represent UNF at school visits, fairs, conferences, and partner meetings locally and nationally.

**Communications & Stakeholder Management**
- Provide accurate and timely updates on admission requirements, program offerings, deadlines, and compliance topics.
- Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to students, partners, and internal stakeholders.

**Analysis, Reporting & Data**
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity; recommend actionable strategies for growth and conversion optimization.
- Produce regular performance reports for leadership and ensure responsible budget management in line with university guidelines.

**Position Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proven success in consultative sales or recruitment with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
- Demonstrated leadership or team management experience (direct people leadership or project leadership).
- Knowledge of the Canadian postsecondary system and recruitment channels.
- Experience working in higher education is considered an asset.

**Competencies**
- Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, and presentation), with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented, with comfort in data-informed decision-making.
- Intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution of recruitment activities.
- Experience in international student recruitment (within Canada).
- Fluency or advanced proficiency in French.
- Frequent travel across Canada as required.
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to travel across Canada without restrictions; valid passport is an asset.

**Use of AI Disclosure**

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations in Ontario and adhere to the highest standards of ethical hiring. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that all data collected during the recruitment process is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

**Diversity, inclusion and equity**

We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.