Job Description

Applications are to be received by:

4:30 p.m. on August 8, 2025

Classification:

Student Assistant III

Employee Group:

PSAC

Job Title:

Recruitment and Retention Assistant

Department:

Student Services

Wage or Salary:

$17.53/hr Student Assistant III (SAIII)

Hours of Work:

Up to 10 hours per week

Start Date:

September 15, 2025

Number of Positions available:

1

Length of Appointment:

September 15, 2025 to April 27, 2026

Date Issued:

August 1, 2025

Duties

Assist with Recruitment initiatives, such as career fairs both on and off campus.

Maintaining the BU Student Life social media presences, including posting material regularly as directed.

Create marketing materials/posters to promote recruitment and retention events and programming.

Support student leader recruitment and activities.

Assist with student outreach, including but not limited to mail-outs, recruitment package assembly and tour reminders.

and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

Enrolled at BU with strong academic standing (a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher at time of application)

Strong attention to detail.

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain social media presence.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills.

Knowledge of campus and community resources

Respect for and enthusiasm for working with a diverse population.

Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database management, spreadsheets) and experience in desktop publishing and mail merge is an asset.

To Apply

Applications will include a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three references.

Applications will be submitted to:

Leanne Barcellona, Director of Recruitment & Retention

Email: BarcellonaL@BrandonU.ca



Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.