EARLY OUTREACH COORDINATOR, Undergraduate Recruitment, Competition # SCHII-21-55, Thunder Bay ON

EARLY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Undergraduate Recruitment

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Contract – 24 months (January 2022 – December 2024)

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-55

An inspiring individual with a passion for showcasing opportunities for higher education, the Early Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, and delivering early outreach programming and initiatives with youth, parents and educators to promote the value of a post-secondary education at Lakehead. The position includes working with schools, teachers and students to develop skills that will help them in making decisions at an early age around post-secondary education, such as the development of financial literacy skills, understanding career outcomes and creating connections between elementary and high schools and Lakehead University programs and campuses

A Bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred, along with 2 or more years of experience working in a post-secondary setting in the field of education and/or marketing/ communications. Excellent customer service skills, presentation skills, analytical and organizational abilities with excellent judgment and decision-making skills are required. You must have a demonstrated ability to foster, develop and maintain successful working relationships with multiple audiences and the ability to manage creative, large-scale events. Sensitivity to privacy issues and a flexible work schedule is expected for this position. A Class G driver's unrestricted licence is required, due to travel requirements.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition # SCHII-21-55, that includes cover letter, resume, Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form along with the contact information of three references by December 8, 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. 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.