Admissions and Recruitment Specialist, Indigenous
Mount Royal University
- Calgary, AB
- $30.76-38.92 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create and manage specific initiatives to support the recruitment of Indigenous students to Mount Royal University by establishing contacts and building relationships with Indigenous communities, making arrangements for high school and community visits, and tracking the interest of prospective students.
- Collaborate with the MRU Iniskim Centre to ensure awareness of services for Indigenous students and ongoing support throughout and beyond the recruitment process.
- Provide accurate and timely information about the University, its programs, admission requirements, services, and facilities in a timely, friendly and professional manner to all prospective students but with a focus on Indigenous students.
- Meet with prospective students on an appointment basis and correspond via email and phone inquiries.
- Make travel arrangements and participate in student recruitment functions primarily within Alberta (sometimes beyond), to make presentations to groups of prospective students in high schools and community settings.
- Deliver information sessions and conduct campus tours.
- 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree or equivalent
- 2 to 3 years of related experience
- Familiarity/experience with Indigenous communities, history and culture
- Public speaking and written communication skills
- Excellent organization/time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment (evening and weekend work required)
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
- Knowledge/proficiency in computer and software technology
- Ability to travel (extensively during peak periods)
- Must have a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle on a daily basis (must add business insurance as a condition of employment)