Northern Lakes College Hiring for Student Recruiter at North District, Sikkim Full Time

Competition #:
NLC-2069

Open To:
All Applicants

Date Posted:
July 18th, 2023

Closing Date:
August 1st, 2023 – 11:59pm

Compensation Rate:
$47,268 to $57,684 per year

Hours Per Week:
36.25

Additional Information:
For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time ongoing position available:

Student Recruiter

Reference #NLC-2069

Salary Range: $47,268 to $57,684 per year

Location: Any Northern Lakes College Campus

Start Date: August 2023 to ongoing

Qualifications:
Minimum of a related two-year College diploma.

Experience in one or more of the following: sales/marketing/PR/student recruitment or career guidance would be an asset.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Recent Alumni of Northern Lakes College would be considered an asset

For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at: www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers at NLC

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2069 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780 849-5881

Closing Date: August 1, 2023

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Description

Title: Student Recruiter

Department: Learner Services

Major Job Function:
The Student Recruiter is responsible for marketing and promoting the programs of Northern Lakes College to potential students and responding to inquiries from potential students on various programs. The primary function of this position is to maximize each opportunity to market programs to meet or exceed the enrollment targets for the College.

Duties and responsibilities

This individual is responsible to provide detailed information about programs, courses, services, and advise prospective student on career possibilities, and the opportunities that are available at Northern Lakes College, as well as the application process.

Visits middle schools, high schools, colleges and Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) events, speaks to groups and individual students, and meets with school counsellors to promote College programming.

Attending off-campus events as needed including career fairs, tradeshows and high school visits representing Northern Lakes College.

Coordinates community workshops and arranges visits from prospective students and parents.

Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between the College and local school systems throughout the province.

Distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs; analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs; develops strategies for program evaluation.

Participates in developing student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials.

Assist with the annual review and update of recruitment materials/publications including, but not limited to: Viewbook, Recruitment PowerPoint presentation, and displays

Prepares reports and proposals and responds to inquiries from students and agencies.

Deliver on campus tours.

Develop material for self-guided campus tours.

Provides information regarding residence for prospective students.

Collaborates with Student Services and Student Success to provide a seamless transition from inquiry to applicant.

Planning and participating in campus events such as Open Houses and Information Sessions.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Willingness to work some weekends and evenings.

Skills/Knowledge:
Strong computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.

Extensive knowledge of Northern Lakes College programs and learner services.

Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.

Knowledge of the student funding process.

A positive attitude and customer-focused approach

Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and curriculum/graduation requirements.

Organizing and coordinating skills.

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Able to drive and willing to travel.

Contacts (Internal and External):
Chair, Dual Credit and Recruitment

Senior Leadership

Chairs, Deans and Program Coordinators

Student Services

Student Association

High Schools

Community Agencies and Organizations

Students, prospective students and parents/guardians

General public

Qualifications:
Minimum of a related two-year College diploma.

Experience in one or more of the following: sales/marketing/PR/student recruitment or career guidance would be an asset.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Recent Alumni of Northern Lakes College would be considered an asset