DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with the Manager; plans, organizes and conducts visits to Canadian elementary, secondary and band community schools, to meet with prospective Indigenous students, Indigenous education workers and school counselors.
- In consultation with the Manager, develops an annual plan to meet yearly Indigenous recruitment and conversion goals that align with the Strategic Enrolment Management Plan.
- Prepares and analyzes reports on Indigenous student application, admission and conversion numbers and determines where recruitment resources are best allocated.
- Prepares and delivers dynamic recruitment presentations in schools, career and education fairs and other related recruitment events regarding program options at TRU. This includes scheduling and confirming visits, making travel arrangements, shipping materials and collecting and recording prospect information.
- Conducts follow-up communications and pro-actively connects with prospective Indigenous students, school counsellors, band, community members.
- Evaluates the outcomes of various recruiting activities, prepares post-trip reports in a timely manner, compiles and reports on statistical information, and makes recommendations for changes or improvements to the Manager. Reports to the Manager on such matters as observations of market trends, and competitors’ activities.
- With a primary focus on future Indigenous students, advises prospective students, school counselors, and others on academic offerings, admission requirements, and / or required prerequisite studies. Provides information on housing, scholarships, funding and other services available to TRU students. Advising takes place at secondary schools, at career / education fairs, as well as with individual students and their families visiting TRU. Advising also takes place through telephone, electronic mail and web-based correspondence.
- Provides educational plans and first-year planning prior to admission.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant on an off campus community networks. These networks include, but are not limited to : (1) School districts contacts—district principals and Indigenous educators; (2) Band contacts—band education coordinators, education and program coordinators, chief and council, and administrators; (3) and community indigenous organizations.
- Supports TRU Indigenous Services mandate, goals and long-term vision by identifying and implementing strategies to support post-secondary transition.
- Works collaboratively with other post-secondary institutions to improve Qelmúcw (Indigenous) student recruitment activities.
- In collaboration with the Future Students Coordinators, plans and conducts on-campus recruitment and conversion events, Indigenous transitions events, campus tours, enrolment workshops, interactive on-line chat and other types of virtual meetings with prospective students, applicants and newly admitted students.
- Assists with updating recruitment materials and publications, conducts research, writes communications, and develops presentations. This will involve working with various internal stakeholders (, Admissions, Academic Advising, Office of Indigenous Education, Indigenous Student Development, Marketing & Communications, faculties, etc.).
REPORTS TO
Manager, Student Recruitment
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION :
A four-year baccalaureate degreeEXPERIENCE :
One year of related experience in a post-secondary environment or similar educational environmentExperience to include student support, educational program planning, advising or counselling, event planning, public speaking and / or group facilitation
Lived experience working with Indigenous students and communities requiredSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
Ability to communicate effectively to culturally diverse audiences, both verbally and in writingDemonstrated ability to build and develop relationships with Indigenous students, communities and leadersAbility to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of historical Indigenous perspectives, protocols, and cultureAbility to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Indigenous education funding and proceduresLived experience or knowledge the experience Indigenous students have when choosing and entering post-secondary educationLived knowledge and experience with Indigenous communitiesDemonstrated ability to conduct engaging presentationsAbility to deal respectfully with students, parents, guardians, campus partners and the general publicAbility to maintain and contribute to a positive and respectful workplace environmentExcellent organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and relational databases. (, Banner)Ability to analyze reports and understand admission trendsKnowledge of university academic policies, admission requirements and program informationDemonstrated knowledge of social media platformsAbility to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, maintaining accuracy and attention to detailDemonstrated ability with event planningAbility to set priorities, multi-task and work with minimal supervision and remain focused on departmental objectivesAbility to travel—independently and for extended periods of time—by road and air travelAbility to coordinate office workload, complete and coordinate necessary planning and communication tasks while travellingValid Class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restrictions that would prevent incumbent from required travelAbility to work as part of a team work proactivelyWORKING CONDITIONS
Extensive travel required within Canada. This role will spend a significant amount of time off-campus visiting schools and attending education / career fairs.Standing for long periods of time on concrete floors during education / career fair eventsRepetitive lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 kg (up and down school and event center stairs, in and out of vehicles, through inclement weather, etc.)Setting up computer / audio visual equipment and tables and chairs at off-site locations on a frequent basisFlexibility in work hours; some evening and weekend work requiredThe salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.