Job Description

Purpose:
The Recruitment & Communication Coordinator will support the recruitment activities within the Admissions & Recruitment Unit. This position will participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans to cater to students in programs offered within the Schulich School of Business (\'SSB\'). Core responsibilities include acting as a Brand Ambassador on behalf on the recruitment team in fair visits to interview candidates and deliver effective presentations to small/large groups, researching and implementing effective on-line communication strategies with prospective/newly admitted students, as well as, training & coordinating student ambassadors for onsite/offsite events.

Education:
University Degree (B.Com, BBA, iBBA, with a focus on marketing and communications preferred) or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:
Two (2) years of recent directly related work experience in the area of travel for recruitment purposes, plus direct experience in recruitment and admissions (specifically performing lead generations, pipeline management through customer relations management programs and applications. conducting presentations, admissions interviews and assessments, facilitating admissions decisions), preferably targeting students.

Skills:
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in compelling, concise, and accurate manner.
Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to large audiences and small.
Strong and rapid reading ability.
Exceptional event planning and coordination skills.
Advanced Word, Excel, Access, web publishing, social media (including Facebook, twitter, blogging, Instagram) and quality editing capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management systems, such as Hobsons and Salesforce as well as demonstrated excellence in relationship building.
A valid Ontario Class \'G\' drivers licence in good standing and a driving record abstract acceptable to the University, is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated interviewing skills including the ability to obtain accurate information, answer detailed enquiries clearly and concisely, and listen empathically.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to connect with people in a courteous, professional, and effective manner, as well as use tact and diplomacy in handling difficult customers.
Demonstrated ability to work under high pressure and changing priorities while exercising initiative and good judgment.
Strong sales and marketing skills.

Additional Notes:
Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential. This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Requests to work overtime may occur periodically throughout the year. Peak periods for this position: Sept - Dec, Feb/March, May - July. Vacation restriction: February - April, August, December.

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