NLC-2311: Student Recruiter

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. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides 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 Permanent Full-Time Position available:

Student Recruiter
Salary: $52,428 to $63,972 per year
Location: Slave Lake, High Prairie, Peace River or Fairview
Start Date: August 4, 2026

Qualifications:

• College diploma in a related field
• Experience in one or more of the following: sales/marketing/PR/student recruitment or career guidance would be an asset
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Assets:

• Recent Alumni of Northern Lakes College would be considered an asset

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Dual Credit and Recruitment, 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:

• Provide accurate and detailed information about Northern Lakes College programs, courses, services, admission requirements, and applicable processes. Advise prospective students on educational and career pathways
• Represent Northern Lakes College at middle schools, high schools, colleges and Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) events, career fairs, trade shows, and other recruitment activities
• Deliver presentations to groups and individuals, and build relationships with students, parents, teachers, school counsellors, and other stakeholders to promote College programming
• Coordinate community workshops and arrange campus visits for prospective students, parents, and community groups
• Serve as a liaison between the College and school divisions, fostering partnerships and collaborative opportunities throughout the province
• Distribute and promote student recruitment and retention resources; monitor and analyze trends and contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participates in the development and implementation of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials
• Assist with the annual review, development, and updating of recruitment materials/publications including, the Viewbook, recruitment presentations, displays, and marketing resources
• Respond to inquiries from students and agencies
• Conduct campus tours and develop materials to support self-guided campus tours, when applicable
• Provide information regarding student housing options for prospective students
• Collaborate with Student Services, Student Success, and other College departments to ensure a seamless transition from prospect to applicant to student
• 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
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain collaborative relationships with school divisions, secondary schools, community organizations, and internal College departments

Contacts (Internal and External)

• Prospective students and parents/guardians
• School divisions and community partners
• Learner Services and other College departments

The Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

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

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities