- - Student Recruitment Coordinator

Student Recruitment Coordinator (PS3)

Central Office/IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Enrolment, Recruitment and Registrar
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately June 3, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, May 14, 2024
Competition No. 2425-029

This is a designated position open only to candidates of the Black/African Nova Scotian community.

The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on twelve steps that range from $62,382.29 to $87,211.36. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $74,891.37 annually.

This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work after demonstrating successful progression in proficiency in the position. Please visit for more details on our FlexWork Policy.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree or a college advanced diploma with specific training in communications and strategic planning.

• You have a minimum of three years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in student services, recruitment, marketing or a related field.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite,email, social media platforms and CRM platforms.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the lived experience of the Black/African Nova Scotian people, students and communities.

• Experience engaging and supporting African Nova Scotian/Black students, communities, and/or organizations would be considered an asset.

• You have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to make effective recruitment presentations.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in digital environments to engage with students across multiple platforms (social media, CRM, webinars).

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to logistics, planning and executing special events on and off campus student recruitment events.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities to use student databases, communication systems and digital platforms specifically related to student recruitment.

• A valid driver's licence is required for this position.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Student Recruitment and Retention, you will contribute to NSCC's province-wide recruitment agenda through the development of a diverse pool of prospective students. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, working collaboratively with NSCC stakeholders, and building recruitment capacity College wide. The Student Recruitment Coordinator role actively develops and delivers presentations and represents NSCC through recruitment, community and industry events. The successful candidate will contribute to Social Media outreach, development and execution of the annual recruitment plan, and tracking and analysis of recruitment initiatives and data that informs decisions in Student Recruitment. This position requires extensive travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist, at [email protected] . Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.