Job Description

Department: Admission Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of GuelphTemporary full-time from 07/28/2025 to 11/28/2025Number of Positions: 1If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.General PurposeAre you a new or recent grad looking to kickstart your career and make a real impact on education? Come join our awesome team as a Student Recruitment Officer! You'll play a key role in boosting the University of Guelph to even greater heights.You'll be reporting directly to the Assistant Manager of Ontario Student Recruitment, playing a key role in driving the success of the University of Guelph by attracting committed and well-qualified applicants while exceeding enrolment and revenue targets.Duties and RequirementsWhat does this role entail? Imagine crafting personalized, captivating presentations about our esteemed institution and delivering them at over a hundred high schools across Ontario. As the representative of our university, you'll participate in both the Individual School Visit Program and the Ontario University Regional Fairs, engaging with eager prospective students, parents, teachers, and school officials.You'll receive comprehensive training to refine your presentation skills and deepen your understanding of our academic programs, admission policies, scholarships, and student services. Equipped with this knowledge, you'll deliver impactful presentations, provide valuable advice, and address inquiries with professionalism.And the opportunities continue to abound. You'll have the privilege of showcasing our university's offerings at various recruitment events, including the prestigious Ontario Universities' Fair, Ontario Universities' Information Session (OUIS), and Fall Open House. Additionally, you'll play a key role in logistics planning for travel and school visits, preparing reports, managing expense reports, assisting with recruitment materials, and more.But here's the best part: this role isn't just about work-it's about making a real impact on the lives of prospective students. If you're passionate about education, love to communicate, and thrive on building connections, this role is perfect for you. Come join our vibrant team and help shape the future of our university community. Let's do this!Requirements

• A University of Guelph undergraduate degree *main campus
• Experience in public speaking, presentations, verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Professional judgement, tact, diplomacy
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organization skills and demonstrated problem solving skills
• A valid, full G - Ontario driver's
• Extensive travel throughout Ontario is required
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10914832
Classification: P&M FT- Band 02*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.Posting Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date: 05/26/2025

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