At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees, or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top-tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors, and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Marketing, Communications and External Relations, the Student Recruitment & Event Coordinator will serve as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, community groups, secondary schools and other influencers in various matters relating to the application for admission, program information, course information, and college services.
What you will be doing:
- Visit local high schools in the Northern College catchment for grade 12 presentations, parent-teacher events, Grade 10 career classes, coop presentations, career fairs and follow-up visits;
- Attend community events to promote the College and to collect leads;
- Plan and promote on-campus activities and events including tours, Student for-a-Day, and College marketing/recruitment events to all prospective students and influencers;
- Work with other college staff in the development and review of recruitment and related promotional materials, brochures, flyers, posters and other items, as required;
- Collect and enter leads from prospective students and influencers into the CRM (i.e. Salesforce) in a timely manner;
- Prepare, maintain and review individual recruitment travel budgets; and
- Based on historical data, analyze and build a recruitment schedule of activities.
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
- Three (3) year diploma or degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Business, Communications, Event Management or a related/relevant field;
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a public relations, marketing, sales or related lead generation field; and
- Valid Class G Driver’s License
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in results-driven marketing, and demonstrated budget management, project management and event management. As well as excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and have the ability to multi-task and collaborate with others.
What Northern has to offer:
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Tuition assistance;
- Generous vacation and holiday closure;
- Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
- Relocation expense reimbursement.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Services department at [email protected] or call us at 705-235-3211 ext. 2136. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
