Student Recruiter

**Location**:
Any Northern Lakes College Campus

**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

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**

**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**
- 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.
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