Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) $95,144 to $128,623 per annum August 14, 2026

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University is seeking a Manager, Student Recruitment for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Office of the University Registrar.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Admissions, Recruitment and Transfer, the Manager, Student Recruitment provides strategic and operational leadership for MacEwan University's domestic and international student recruitment functions. You will be accountable for developing and implementing recruitment strategies, leading recruitment operations, managing recruitment-related programs and events, and overseeing a diverse team responsible for domestic recruitment, international recruitment, campus visits, and prospective student engagement activities.

As a member of the Admissions, Recruitment and Transfer leadership team and the Office of the University Registrar extended leadership team, you will use data-informed decision making, institutional partnerships, and industry best practices to support enrolment objectives, enhance the prospective student experience, and advance the University's strategic enrolment goals.

The position provides leadership in business process improvement, organizational change initiatives, recruitment transformation projects, and institutional partnerships while ensuring recruitment services are effective, inclusive, innovative, and aligned with university priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

- Fostering a positive,



high-performing, service-oriented, and inclusive team culture through effective communication, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and labour relations management;
- Managing employee performance including coaching, performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and terminations in collaboration with Human Resources and in accordance with applicable collective agreements;
- Allocating human and financial resources to ensure operational requirements, service standards, and strategic priorities are achieved;
- Overseeing all domestic and international undergraduate recruitment operations and activities;
- Establishing recruitment targets and evaluating outcomes using conversion, market, enrolment, and performance data;
- Leading recruitment-related transformation initiatives including ERP optimization, business process redesign, change management initiatives, and service improvements;
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Faculties, Schools, administrative units, educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, alumni, and industry stakeholders;
- Collaborating with Admissions, Academic Advising, MacEwan International, Communications and Marketing, Alumni, kihêw waciston, and the Office of Human Rights to support recruitment objectives and applicant conversion; and
- Providing subject matter expertise and advice regarding recruitment strategy, policies, processes, trends, and best practices.

Skills

You will have:

- Proven leadership and people management skills;
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities;
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and utilizing recruitment and enrolment data;
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills;
- Knowledge of Canadian and international education systems and student recruitment trends;
- Knowledge of change management, process improvement, and project management methodologies;
- A strong understanding of collective agreements, labour relations principles, and performance management practices;
- Demonstrated commitment to service excellence; and
- The ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and highly collaborative setting.

Qualifications

- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Education, Business, Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in student recruitment,



enrolment management, admissions, or student services within a post-secondary environment, including a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a unionized environment.
- Experience with strategic enrolment management, data-informed decision making, organizational change initiatives, process improvement, and student information systems (such as PeopleSoft Campus Solutions).
- Experience leading transformational initiatives and managing international recruitment activities is considered an asset.
- Training or certification in leadership, project management, change management, or enrolment management would be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

- This position is on campus only.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the Out of Scope employee policy (D1015). Applications sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within MacEwan University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
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📌 Manager, Student Recruitment (Edmonton)
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Edmonton