International Recruitment Officer (The Americas), Lakehead University International, Competition # SCHII-23-02, Thunder Bay, ON
International Recruitment Officer (The Americas)
Lakehead University International
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule II
Competition # SCHII-23-02
Reporting to the Director of International Enrolment, the International Recruitment Officer recruits students from around the world to Lakehead University (all programs, at all campuses) by participating in and leading recruitment and outreach activities. The successful incumbent acts as Market Lead in the coordination, planning and execution of a portfolio of strategic recruitment outreach, marketing, conversion and relationship management strategies in target markets that ensures the university achieves its enrolment goals. Through international education research, market performance assessment, trend reviews, competitor analysis, and front-line experiences, the International Recruitment Officer will support the development of responsive recruitment and marketing activities that will maximize Lakehead University’s presence in target markets. As an Ambassador of the University, the International Recruitment Officer represents the university in a range of activities and environments, liaising and managing relationships with diverse and international audiences including prospective students, families, counsellors, agents, government officials, alumni, and partners of the University. A full job fact sheet is available by contacting Human Resources.
To be considered for this position, the incumbent must have a university degree and have two to three years of experience in a post-secondary setting in the field of student recruitment with highly developed organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be an outstanding communicator with demonstrated public presentation skills, the ability to create and deliver dynamic presentations, have an awareness of and sensitivity to cross-cultural communication needs and trends, have excellent time management and organizational abilities with a strong independent and entrepreneurial work ethic. The incumbent must thrive in a demanding, high-pressure, target-driven environment. The position does require extensive travel, nationally and internationally and hours of work will vary due to peak times related to recruitment and conversion periods. Critical assessment, problem solving and judgement skills are required in order to make decisions related to recruitment and marketing strategies, unpredictable travel issues, navigating cultural sensitivities, privacy issues and confidential matters. A Class G driver's licence and clean driver’s abstract are required, due to travel requirements throughout Ontario as well as internationally at various times of the year. Fluency in at least one other language other than English is preferred. Given the target markets, fluency in Spanish would be considered an asset.
Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by February 3, 2023.
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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.
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