ALGOMA UNIVERSITY JOB DESCRIPTION

Manager of Student Recruitment

Job Purpose Based out of the University’s Brampton Campus and reporting to the Director of Enrolment Management and International Operations, the Manager of Student Recruitment oversees the planning, analysis and coordination of domestic recruitment activities and events. As a member of the Enrolment Management team, the Manager is a team leader in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, programs and initiatives to attract high quality students and support the overall strategic enrollment management goals of the University.

Key Activities

Domestic Student Recruitment;

1. Plan and coordinate domestic recruitment activities for the Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins campuses.

2. Manage the campus tour program to ensure optimal efficiency, customer service and presentation of the institution.

3. Oversee the analysis and booking of high school visits to maximize Algoma’s presence and effectiveness in recruiting at Ontario high schools.

4. Make informed recommendations about the domestic recruitment strategy. 5. Oversee Algoma’s college recruitment program and develop strategies to enhance

effectiveness in transfer and mature student recruiting. 6. Research strategies to expand Algoma’s domestic recruitment presence in key regions

to meet enrolment targets, and make recommendations on recruitment and conversion opportunities.

7. Represent Algoma University at the General Committee on Student Recruitment and relevant subcommittees as required.

8. Conduct visits to high schools and other institutions across Ontario to build relationships and strengthen Algoma’s connection to key constituents.

9. Make presentations to high school and college students, guidance counsellors and others as required to promote the University to prospective students.

10. Advise high school students, parents, and guidance counsellors on academic programs, admissions requirements and student experience.

Event Management;

1. Collaborate with the Director of Enrolment Management and International Operations, Registrar’s Office, and Marketing and Communications staff to establish effective communication with prospective students, their families and guidance counselors throughout the recruitment and admissions process.

2. Ensure the successful planning, budgeting, execution and ongoing evaluation of campus recruitment and conversion events and activities including, but not limited to open houses, applicant receptions and guidance counsellor events.

3. Builds presentation and training materials to ensure appropriate information is provided to key audiences.

4. Oversee the coordination of special projects including the campus tour program and targeted recruitment campaigns.

5. Oversee the coordination of webinars for prospective students and applicants. 6. Build relationships and collaborate with all academic and administrative departments on

campus in order to effectively communicate university information to prospective students, parents and guidance counsellors.

7. Build relationships with guidance counsellors and teachers in secondary schools and design and implement outreach strategies to engage this group of constituents in each of Algoma’s three campus locations.

8. Manage Algoma’s presence at external recruitment events and activities including, but not limited to the Ontario Universities’ Fair, and Regional Fairs

Administration;

1. Play an active role in the planning of the domestic recruitment budget. 2. Monitor and process recruitment staff expenditures and track staff

vacation/overtime/sick (VOS) time. 3. Ensure the appropriate collection, analysis and reporting of data required for analysis,

strategic planning and decision making to support enrolment goals. 4. Oversee the creation of prospective student surveys, event reports and key

performance indicators for recruitment events and activities. 5. Research and stay up to date on industry and market trends as they relate to Algoma’s

reputation and success in recruitment activities and overall enrolment planning. 6. Participate in university committees, special projects or represent Algoma at external

events as required.

Minimum Qualifications A minimum of three years’ demonstrated supervisory experience in post-secondary

student recruitment or related experience. Undergraduate degree. A track record of meeting or exceeding targets. Ability to work in a fast paced environment Experience managing the work of diverse and often shifting priorities within a team

comprised of permanent staff and contract employees. Ability to manage staff while at the same time working independently on multiple

projects. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Extensive knowledge of the Ontario post-secondary education system and trends in undergraduate students and student recruitment.

Ability to speak multiple languages an asset. Proficiency in the use of technology- G suite. Valid passport. Valid driver’s license.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to human.resources@algomau.ca by Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM

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