Marketing and Recruitment Officer, Competition # SCHII-22-20, Lakehead University – Georgian College Partnership

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions
Campus: 
Georgian - Barrie
Department: 
External Relations
Recruitment
Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 4:30pm

Marketing and Recruitment Officer

Lakehead University – Georgian College Partnership

 

Contract to run until March 31, 2023

Competition # SCHII-22-20

Reporting to the Communications, Marketing and Web Development Director (Lakehead), the Director, Undergraduate Recruitment (Lakehead) and the Associate Director, Marketing and Recruitment (Georgian), this position will play a crucial role in the success of the Lakehead University-Georgian College Partnership (Lakehead-Georgian) with respect to attracting, recruiting and retaining students. 

You will be actively involved in recruiting and converting students by coordinating and representing Lakehead-Georgian at various events, such as high school visits, college fairs, career fairs, and other venues across the County of Simcoe. As an ambassador for Lakehead-Georgian , you will build and maintain relationships with key influencer groups including guidance counsellors, teachers, and parents. You will also play a lead role in coordinating the development of the partnership's marketing and communication materials – traditional and digital marketing assets (social media, website, brochures, etc.) – and communication with prospective students and accepted applicants.

Candidates for this position must have a postsecondary degree or diploma with a minimum of three to five years of experience in a related capacity. Education, training or experience in marketing, public relations, or student recruitment preferred. An outstanding communicator with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, you have excellent time management, analytical and organizational abilities with a strong independent work ethic. You have proven experience and expertise developing and implementing integrated marketing, communications and recruitment plans for multiple audiences. 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 is required.

This position is based out of the Georgian College Barrie Campus, with some days spent at the Lakehead University Orillia Campus. 

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with the names and contact information of three references to: 

 

Office of Human Resources 

Lakehead University

500 University Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 0B9

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 705-330-4010 ext. 2011 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.