Indigenous Student Recruitment Associate (24-75)

Northern College is seeking an Indigenous Student Recruitment Associate in our Recruitment department. The successful candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Power Point skills and strong collaborative skills. They must possess experience with budget management, and project management or event planning management. Experience using a customer relationship management tool is considered an asset.

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 Manager of Recruitment and Student Life, the successful candidate serves as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, current students, community groups, secondary schools and other influencers in various matters relating to the application for admission, program information, course information, and college services. The incumbent recruits secondary, post-secondary and non-direct prospective students.

What you will be doing:

• Organize and conduct a comprehensive elementary, secondary and non-secondary school recruitment program relating the full range of programs and services at Northern College to Indigenous audiences, with a view toward increasing enrolment and graduations;
• Serves as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, current students, community groups, secondary schools, and other influencers in various matters relating to the application for admission, program information, course information, and college services;
• Build networks to allow education pathway partnerships;
• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing recruitment strategies, including presentations, events and campaigns; and
• Assist with the promotion of all campuses, programs, communities, and services and act as an ambassador of the Northern College brand and identity.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• 2-year diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Human Services or related/relevant field;
• Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in marketing, promoting, making presentations or career counselling;
• Valid Class G Drivers License and travel is required;
• Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous education, culture, language, community engagement protocols and ability to work with community agencies and referral sources;

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference 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 selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/