Student Recruitment Service Partner – Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Job title:

Student Recruitment Service Partner – Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).In accordance with the , this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our and annual salary range of $67,159 to $111,927.Location – Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise – Office of the RegistrarThe Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise within the Office of the Registrar supports the student recruitment and incoming student enrolment needs of the University of Alberta. This position will specifically support the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) in the recruitment of graduate students to the university. GPS is home to more than 8,400 graduate students in over 500 graduate programs and 170+ doctoral programs in 300 research areas.PositionAre you a motivated, knowledgeable, collaborative, and strategy-focused Student Recruitment professional who loves to work in a dynamic and complex environment? We are seeking to fill a Student Recruitment Service Partner position to support the graduate student recruitment needs of the University of Alberta.The Student Recruitment Service Partner is a service-minded professional who will work collaboratively with key partners within GPS to develop prospective graduate student recruitment strategies and tactical plans that will effectively support the recruitment and diverse enrolment objectives of the university. Reporting to the Student Recruitment Director and Assistant Registrar in the Office of the Registrar with a dotted line to the Faculty General Manager in GPS, the Student Recruitment Service Partner will collaborate with other leadership and staff positions to harmonize and align tactical recruitment plans with the coordinated recruitment strategy within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise. They will lead an action team of Student Recruiters dedicated to graduate recruitment to organize, deliver, and evaluate in-person and virtual recruitment events, presentations, yield activities, prospective student communications, and advising initiatives.DutiesThe Student Recruitment Service Partner:

• Provides professional, informed and creative advice to the Student Recruitment Director and Assistant Registrar, Faculty General Manager and Executive Leadership in GPS, and other key stakeholders with respect to appropriate graduate recruitment strategies, tactics, and messaging.
• Develops and evaluates graduate-specific recruitment plans and tactics in support of the institutional direction and in collaboration with institutional recruitment efforts; ensures that strategies and plans support the EDI-I objectives of the university.
• Acts as part of an integrated team of service partners and staff who support enrolment management within the Office of the Registrar and coordinates approaches in support of the enrolment objectives of faculties, and the institution; ensures the university meets its overarching and targeted student recruitment goals.
• Works closely with Student Services teams within their key faculties to ensure an effective two-way flow of information.
• Cultivates and enhances relationships with students, supporters, alumni, and post-secondary institutions.- Advises on key factors impacting graduate student recruitment, including identifying opportunities and risks and advising on strategies to manage these risks.
• Provides content expertise and works with communications and Recruitment Marketing to develop, implement, and maintain recruitment presentations, publications, and promotional initiatives for future graduate students, as well as coordination of social media promotions and other initiatives. Ensures strategies complement and align with other communications/marketing strategies within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise.
• Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with your fellow Student Recruitment Service Partners and leaders within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise, GPS Executive Leadership, University of Alberta International, Indigenous Enrolment Management, Enrolment Management Service Partners, marketing and communications professionals, Faculty Associate Deans Graduate, Graduate Coordinators, Graduate Administrators, Admissions, Student Financial Support, and others to ensure advocacy for graduate student recruitment needs and to deliver solutions necessary to meet their enrolment goals.
• Develops and leads training in partnership with Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies for recruitment staff within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise, as well as other partners. Ensures training documents are up-to-date and relevant to promoting the client group for recruitment purposes, such as training manuals, videos, and other training resources.
• Develops, delegates, and evaluates annual recruitment strategies and establishes target schools/institutions/regions for client groups; leads the division of work and assignment of tasks with Student Recruiters supporting this area.
• Allocates and monitors assigned resources and budgets effectively to achieve expected results.
• Creates quarterly reports and attends regular meetings with client groups for the purpose of transparent communication and monitoring of graduate recruitment and enrolment trends and outcomes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• A passion for student recruitment, service excellence, an inherent drive to add value, and a deep-rooted belief that our collective purpose is to serve the University of Alberta, its prospective students, and their influencers.
• An understanding of prospective student recruitment best practices and experience in the field of student recruitment.
• Familiarity with graduate programs and post-secondary education systems in Canada.
• A drive to meet and exceed goals, embrace challenges, foster engagement and ensure key priorities are set with a proactive plan to deliver.
• Superb presentation and written communication skills that influence and inspire prospective students, their influencers, and builds trust-based relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain high levels of trust and credibility, act with integrity and tact, and demonstrate respect and empathy.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, choose the most appropriate solution and implement successfully.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, manage diversity, manage change, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively delegate work and lead staff.
• The capacity and flexibility to excel within a challenging and fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 26, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$67159 – 111927 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:58:24 GMT

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