Recruitment & Engagement Specialist-African NS & Canadian Students

Job summary

Develop and coordinate student recruitment activities for Cape Breton University, primarily in Western Canada, to increase the university’s presence and reach in the region. Build relationships with partner institutions, establish and leverage transfer pathways, and develop strategic partnerships that support student recruitment and brand equity.

Job details

Description Cape Breton University invites applications for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist - Western Canada. This is a full-time limited term position for approximately 18-months. This position develops and coordinates recruitment activities and strengthens strategic partnerships for Cape Breton University primarily in Western Canada. The role strengthens CBU’s student recruitment and community engagement efforts in the region by increasing market presence, nurturing relationships with partner institutions to establish and leverage transfer pathways, and developing strategic partnerships. The Recruitment and Engagement Specialist directly contributes to the university’s objective to attract more Canadian students to CBU by enabling greater reach, increasing supports for prospective students in new markets, and by growing CBU’s strategic partnerships, all of which positively contribute to student recruitment and brand equity goals over time. Applications For The Successful Candidate Will Include a cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant complete resume list of at least three references. Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters. Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Click HERE to view the job description, qualifications and to apply. Applications must be received by October 26th 2026. Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities. If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Cape Breton University Human Resources Dept. HumanResources@cbu.ca 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

What you’ll do

Develop and coordinate student recruitment activities for Cape Breton University, primarily in Western Canada, to increase the university’s presence and reach in the region. Build relationships with partner institutions, establish and leverage transfer pathways, and develop strategic partnerships that support student recruitment and brand equity.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their expertise, a complete resume, and a list of at least three references; shortlisted candidates must provide three reference letters. No specific education or experience requirements are stated in the posting, and Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Listed skills

• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Recruitment
• Community Engagement
• Strategic Partnerships
• Relationship Building
• Transfer Pathways
• Market Development
• Student Support
• Regional Recruitment

Job areas

• Education
• Marketing
• Sales

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