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publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our
Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that
inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive,
respectful, and secure environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the
strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from
equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women,
Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.

Job Title: National Student Recruitment Specialist
Staff Bargaining Unit

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time (35hrs/week)
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
OSSTF

Department: Student Recruitment

Supervision Received: Director, Student Recruitment

Supervision Exercised: Student Assistants

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Number of Positions: 1

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

A. Strategic Enrolment Management 35%

B. Outreach and Student Recruitment 35%

C. Applicant Conversion 20%

D. Other Duties 10%

TOTAL 100%

Algoma University has an existing vacancy in the position of National Student Recruitment
Specialist. The National Student Recruitment Specialist contributes to the development,
implementation and evaluation of the Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) Plan specific
to one or more areas identified in the institution's plan. This includes recruitment and
conversion objectives, strategies, and targets. The National Student Recruitment Specialist

will collaborate with a group of key campus partners and will work as a team member with all
other members of the team on key areas associated with enrolment management (e.g.
recruitment, admissions, and marketing). The incumbent will be responsible for the
recruitment and conversion of applicants to Algoma University in their assigned specialized
area, as well as generally, with a focus on increasing the diversity of applicants and students.
High levels of independence, coordination, and teamwork are required in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Strategic Enrolment Management (35%)

- Implement and review strategic plans for the specialized area in alignment with the

institution’s SEM plan.
- Develop and execute a recruitment plan for specific strategic demographics.
- In collaboration with the Management team, plan the schedule of outreach activities

for applicants in the specialized areas.

- Collaborate with a team of key campus partners for the implementation of the

specialized area strategic plan.

- Suggest domestic markets for recruitment activity.
- Assist in the analysis of data of registered students from prospect to application and

registration, to determine annual outreach planning.

- Coordinate department-specific recruitment events for the specialized area.
- Coordinate promotional planning with the Marketing & Communications department for

the specialized area.

- Advise and collaborate on the design and development of text/copy materials for
- promotional purposes.
- Develop and maintain relations with a network of educators, guidance counsellors,

and overseas recruitment agents and representatives to increase the effectiveness in
contributing to enrolment targets.

- Represent the university on various committees and organizations for attendance, and

provide information specific to advancing strategic enrollment priorities.

B. Outreach & Student Recruitment (35%)

- Travel across Ontario and Canada to recruit prospective students into degree

programs at the university, acting as the lead recruiter for a specialized area/applicant
group.

- Research, identify, and suggest opportunities for increasing enrolment in the





specialized area.

- Liaise with prospective students for recruitment, increasing awareness of the

university.
- Develop the schedule of outreach activities for the specialized area in collaboration

with related departments.
- Communicate with prospective students, applicants, counsellors, and parents

regarding the application process, including important deadlines, required
documentation, and academic requirements for admission for all applicant types,
including secondary school, college, university transfer, and mature applicants
nationally

- Establish and maintain relationships to promote awareness of Algoma University.
- Coordinate a program of visits including education fairs, school visits, and counselling

sessions

- Present special-topic information to secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
- Create promotional presentations and special topic-information sessions to advance

strategic enrolment within the specialized area.

- Maintain detailed records of visits, presentations, and prospective students.
- Collect recruitment-related data, with particular attention to prospective student leads,

associated school counselors/contacts, and data associated with recruitment events,
school visits, and activities.

- Provide suggestions for the development and maintenance of the recruitment CRM.
- Ensure the integrity of data collection and completion of event participation details for

visits and events across all recruitment markets and collaborate as needed with
faculties to capture details of recruitment visits and events.

- Represent Algoma University at all Ontario Universities collective events and

community outreach activities, including the Ontario Universities Regional Fairs and
Ontario University Fair (OUF).

- Assist with the Campus Engagement Strategy, including the planning and coordination

of open houses, campus tours, and other public events
- Lead and oversee the student ambassador program and volunteer coordination for

campus/recruitment events.

C. Applicant Conversion (20%)

- Complete all inquiry follow-up activities in a timely manner across various mediums

including phone, email, and social media platforms.
- Responsible for communicating with prospective students, applicants, counsellors,

and parents regarding the application process, including important deadlines, required
documentation, and academic requirements for admission for all applicant types
including secondary school, college, university transfer, and mature applicants

- Communicate admissions decisions with applicants.

- Coordinate timely follow-up plans with applicants regarding their application status

and/or actions required.
- Execute applicant conversion plan for the specialized area for strategic enrolment and

present suggestions to improve plans as required.
- Assist in the execution of the Recruitment and Strategic Enrolment Team’s conversion

plans.
- Communicate effectively with prospective students and applicants from the first point

of contact through to registration.
- Support domestic admissions as needed and provide applicant insight and transition

resources
- Support student transition and matriculation in collaboration with Student Success,
- Student Life, and Registrar’s Office teams.
- Provide admission-related advising support as required.

D. Other Duties (10%)

- Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Effort Moderate
Regularly need to move boxes/inventory, and




physically set up for displays and events.
Frequent periods of sitting in one place and
standing.

Physical Environment Moderate
Some exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable
conditions related to travel and interaction with
members of the public.

Sensory Attention Moderate
Frequent disruptions and daily front-line
assistance with an “open-door” workspace.
Frequent need to back-track to resume activities.
High need for precise work.

Mental Stress Considerable
Frequent travel including local, provincial, and

national. Regular disruption of personal life
because of work schedules and the need to
travel. Frequent exposure to mental pressures
related to strategic enrolment management
(meeting targets and deadlines, dealing with key
stakeholders that may be uncooperative or
demanding)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Undergraduate degree in any field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience

working in a post-secondary recruitment/admissions environment, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience, is required.

- Knowledge of the conversion cycle and recruitment practices is required.
- Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset.
- Knowledge of post-secondary programs, protocols, and processes related to

applications to undergraduate programs in Ontario is required.

- Demonstrated experience with Student Information Systems such as Oasis or

Colleague is required.

- Experience with campaign management platforms such as Mongoose/Mailchimp is

required.

- Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people of

diverse cultures and backgrounds, and the capacity to consider issues from the
perspective of others.

- Excellent communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the

University.
- Proficiency in the development and delivery of captivating presentations and sales

pitches.
- Ability to lead and motivate strategic enrolment area planning, events, and day-to-day

activities.
- Experience working as part of a team in an environment that requires strong time

management, organization, and coordination skills and the ability to adapt to a
changing environment.

- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of

accuracy while employing best practices in confidentiality standards.
- Self-directed and comfortable exercising discretion and independent judgment in a

fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience with client management and student records systems.
- Excellent use of technology for collaboration.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

- Vulnerable Police sector check is required.
- A valid Driver’s Abstract and a valid G driver’s license are required.

Salary Scale: $63,377 to $79,222 annually

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter HERE no later than
4:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our
community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages
applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of
our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in
employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and
2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request,
accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection,
and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Algoma University welcomes and
encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request
for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 National Student Recruitment Specialist Staff Bargaining Unit (Canada)
🏢 Algoma University
📍 Canada