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STUDENT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION OFFICER (P1577)

ENROLMENT SERVICES


Posted on: February 21, 2013
Deadline: March 7, 2013
Grade: 10
Status: Selection in Progress (No longer accepting applications)

Scope

Reporting to the Coordinator, Student E-Recruitment, the incumbent provides information to potential students via social media and other web-based tools. He/she acts on behalf of prospective students and applicants in collecting information and advice from departments and faculties.

Primary responsibilities

  • Active involvement in the preparation and execution of established University recruitment strategies, with a particular emphasis on social media and web-based outreach.
  • Provide current, prospective and former students with general information concerning programs and offering assistance in interpreting University policies.
  • Act as a liaison and advocate on behalf of individual prospective students and applicants in collecting information and finding answers to questions.
  • Maintain liaison with other University recruiters to ensure integration of various recruitment strategies and research.
  • Monitor and recommend new electronic tools for use in student recruitment strategies.
  • Monitor and maintain content and performance of electronic recruitment systems in currently in use (EZ Recruit and Intelliresponse)
  • Participate in recruitment events and school/CEGEP visits both on and off-campus.
  • Perform other duties in support of the operation of the unit.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and one to two years of work experience in student recruitment and or public relations
  • Good spoken and written English and French (Level 4) in order to inform students and to communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
  • Advanced knowledge of social medial environments including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Foursquare and WordPress.
  • Basic knowledge of Word (to create documents) and intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. (to work with spreadsheets and to create and update presentations).
  • Excellent interpersonal, relation-building, and communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and external contacts and to give presentations to groups of potential students and their parents.
  • Outgoing personality who thrives on working with the public.
  • Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.
  • Aptitude to work in a service-oriented environment as both a member of a team and independently.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Required to travel and to work flexible hours.

Salary

$48,274.77 – $58,846.68 per annum

Union/Association

CUPEU

Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae with a covering letter by March 7, 2013, to:

Elvira Fiorentino
Concordia University
Department of Human Resources
S-FB 1130
1455, boul. de Maisonneuve O.
Montréal (Québec) H3G 1M8

Fax: (514) 848-2844

Email:
External Candidates - hr-employment@concordia.ca
Internal Candidates - eed-employment@concordia.ca
(please enter your Employee ID number in the subject line)

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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