Purpose:
The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer role works under the direction of the Director, Design, Recruitment and Admissions to assist in the implementation of Lassonde's Recruitment and Admissions strategies for Ontario and across Canada. The role supports and tracks these activities and will act as primary contact for prospective domestic students interested in attending the Lassonde School of Engineering (School). The role will be responsible for guiding these prospective students through the entire recruitment cycle, from lead generation to enrolled. The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer role suggests new initiatives and arranges, and coordinates activities such as the Ontario University Fair, Fall Campus Day, and the Spring Open House, as well as smaller scale targeted events for student recruitment, conversion, and transition for the School. The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer delivers presentations and communicates information about the School's programs and admissions requirements. The role acts as an initial contact for students, guidance counsellors, high school teachers and community representatives interested in having Lassonde representation at off-campus event(s). During these events, the role will provide information and guidance to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, teachers, and the general community who are interested in enrolling in Lassonde's suite of programs. The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer role maintains familiarity with the School's suite of programs and developments in the field of related careers and maintains relationships with organizations engaged in engineering and science operations. Collaborates with central Recruitment and Admissions functions to ensure the School's activities and processes are aligned with the University's overall student recruitment strategies and objectives and to communicate visits, functions, and activities for the School. The Domestic Student Recruitment Officer role supports the vision, mission, values, and strategic direction of Lassonde and York University. The role contributes to a positive, supportive team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.

Education:
University degree, in Education, Business, Marketing or other related discipline or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last four 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 recent related experience, such as educational liaison in an academic environment, making effective presentations and/or public speaking, program/project administration, and prospective student recruitment. Experience in advising/counselling and answering detailed/complex inquiries, in a student service area, is required. Previous experience and familiarity with Science/Engineering programs preferred.

Skills:
Demonstrated skills/abilities in the following areas:

• effective interpersonal and communication skills
• excellent written communication skills
• excellent oral communication skills to make effective presentations
• advising/counselling skills
• ability to elicit accurate information, provide regulatory information and answer detailed enquiries in a clear and concise manner
• able to apply tact and diplomacy is essential
• ability to work effectively in a team environment
• able to exercise good judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skillsable to analyze, interpret and present information
• excellent organizational skills including ability to work independently, meet deadlines, coordinate a number of projects/programs simultaneously in response to changing/conflicting priorities
• able to attend accurately to detail and working effectively under pressure of high volume
• intermediate MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and introductory MS Access with the ability to run queries from an established database
• adept at learning new technology programs
• willingness to travel
• ability to maintain confidentialityAdditional Knowledge Required:
• knowledge of Ontario university system admissions criteria, university programs and familiarity with post-secondary educational systems is desired
• knowledge and sensitivity to cultural issues

Additional Notes:

If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant.

As per Article 12.02(f) of the YUSA-1 Collective Agreement, to be considered an internal applicant, employees in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit must submit the application 5 working days following the first day of posting. This is referred to as the 'Posted Date' on the job posting. Please refer to the 'Posting Intent' on the job posting.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.

We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.