Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Recruitment Manager

Department/Unit

Computer Science

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S168-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

18 months

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$59,555 - $79,673 per annum

Classification

ADM-05

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) offers degrees tailored to match individual interests in a high-tech discipline at the forefront of innovation. Staff work with faculty members to help build a foundation for student success as students prepare, through academics and research, for a career in one of the world's hottest growth industries. Reporting to the Dean, the Graduate Recruitment Manager develops and manages strategies, processes and the execution of activities relating to the recruitment and admissions of prospective students and applicants both domestic and international into all graduate programs in the Faculty of Computer Science.

Key Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of the long and short-term Faculty recruitment goals and strategy for the upcoming recruitment cycle, collaborating with Faculty leadership to ensure recruitment strategy aligns with the Faculty's strategic plan. Represent the Faculty of Computer Science at public events which may include, but not limited to, career fairs, networking events, campus visits, company visits, in an effort to acquaint prospective students and industry members with the opportunities available at Dalhousie. Manage recruitment processes to ensure quality service and communications with applicants. This includes inquiry follow-ups, email campaigns, information sessions, web content development, in-person meetings, etc. Identify, develop and manage relationships with other academic institutions in Canada and internationally to develop recruitment pipelines into the Faculty's graduate programs. Develop and execute country and region-specific recruitment strategies to align with the unique wants, needs and barriers of existing and emerging recruitment markets. Stay up to date on market trends around subject matters such as immigration, education trends, socio-economic factors and other factors that contribute to international student decision making.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree, with three to five years' experience, preferably in a recruitment, sales or business development role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high level critical and strategic thinking with a combination of relationship building and management, public speaking, event planning, marketing, and event/project management skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Assets

Master's degree. Experience in a post-secondary environment. RISIA or RCIC certification or the willingness to pursue the same.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

09/08/2025

Close Date

09/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19581