RECRUITMENT OFFICER, Undergraduate Recruitment (Domestic), Competition # SCHII-21-54, Thunder Bay ON

RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Undergraduate Recruitment (Domestic)

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-54

You are an enthusiastic, inspiring individual who is excited by the opportunity to join a team that attracts and recruits future domestic students to Lakehead University. You will be actively involved in recruiting and converting students by coordinating and representing Lakehead at various events, such as high school visits, college fairs, community events, career fairs, and other venues.  This role is responsible for high school visits across Thunder Bay with regional travel in NE and NW Ontario. As an ambassador for Lakehead, you will build and cultivate relationships with prospective students as well as maintain relationships with key influencer groups including guidance counsellors, teachers, college transfer advisors and parents.

You will also play a lead role in planning, organizing, scheduling coordinating and executing a series of on- and off-campus as well as virtual recruitment events and activities in efforts to meet our enrolment goals.

Candidates to this position must have completed a university degree and have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related capacity. An outstanding communicator with demonstrated public presentation skills, you have an excellent ability to research and build a solid understanding of the Lakehead experience and tailor key messages to a variety of different audiences in a dynamic and engaging way. You possess excellent time management and organizational abilities with a strong independent work ethic. You must have a demonstrated ability to foster, develop and maintain successful working relationships with multiple audiences. Sensitivity to privacy issues and a flexible work schedule is expected for this position. A Class G driver's licence (unrestricted) is required, due to extensive travel requirements.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition # SCHII-21-54, that includes cover letter, resume, Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form along with the contact information of three references by December 08, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.