Assistant Manager, National and Non-Direct Student Recruitment

Department: Admission Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Student Recruitment, the Assistant Manager - National and Non-Direct Student Recruitment (AM-NND) is responsible for working as part of the University’s undergraduate domestic recruitment team to ensure that enrolment targets are met. They do so by maximizing contacts with potential applicants and ensuring that these contacts are of the highest quality in a competitive environment to ensure a strong applicant pool for the University of Guelph admissions process. The incumbent is responsible for creating outreach initiatives and establishing relationship with out-of-province secondary schools and Ontario colleges, in support of recruitment efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and implementing recruitment visits across Canada.
• Developing recruitment material, presentations, and initiatives specific to the needs and interests of National and Transfer prospective students.
• Developing and delivering dynamic content for National and Transfer prospective students.
• Directly counselling and advising prospective National and Transfer students.
• Building content and relationships to support prospective National and Transfer students, supporters, educational partners, University of Guelph staff and faculty.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of on- and off- campus recruitment events.
• Assess applications for offers of admission to selected programs.
• Supervise the position of Transfer Student Recruitment Officer.
• Other market research activities and associated recruitment duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A university degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Graduation from the University of Guelph is considered an asset.
• Experience in recruitment, admission, or student services environments.
• Experience in public relations or marketing.
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking, presentation skills, verbal and written communication, and relationships development.
• Exceptional organization and coordination skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs, Student Information Systems such as Colleague, and Customer Relationships Management systems such as Slate.
• A full, valid G class driver’s license is mandatory for the role.
• Frequent and extended travel across Canada including evening and weekends is required for this role.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10444006
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date: 04/23/2025