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Job Title:

Assistant, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment

Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Thursday, July 31 2025

End Date (if applicable):

Sunday, June 7 2026

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment, the Domestic Marketing and Recruitment Assistant, works co-operatively with the Langara Global Student Marketing and Recruitment Team to implement the College’s strategic Student Recruitment Plan. This position is the primary contact responsible for addressing inquiries from prospective and existing domestic students and Canadian high school counsellors, by telephone, video conference, email, and in-person, and contributes to the development and maintenance of counsellor relationships in Canadian markets. This position conducts presentations and information sessions to prospective students, assists in developing student information materials, and provides support to develop and execute Langara’s Student Recruitment Plan.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides information and resources to and addresses inquiries from potential and existing clients by telephone, email, video conference, and in-person with the objective of recruiting Canadian students to Langara:

• Promotes Langara College to clients by providing information about Langara’s academic programs, services, admission policies and procedures; discussing the benefits of studying at Langara; and encouraging them to apply to the College.
• Provides general information to clients about educational cultural differences, and clarifies expectations; including making referrals to other members in Registrar and Enrolment Services student services or other appropriate departments.
• Prepares and conducts presentations, information sessions, and attends recruitment fairs in British Columbia and across Canada.
• Follows up with prospective students to support the application process to the College.
• Works closely with admissions and counselling staff as well as Student Services Team, to ensure a well co-ordinated and efficient process for communicating with potential domestic students and throughout the application and admission process.
• Provides recommendations to the Associate Director, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment on various student recruitment policies and procedures based on current inquiry trends.
• Liaises with Langara department chairs, faculty and counsellors to keep abreast of program changes and admission requirements.
• Works closely with and provides support to the Associate Director, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment for carrying out his/her their daily responsibilities.
• Responsible for tracking and analyzing a database of potential domestic students and follow up with students as requested by the Associate Director, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment.
• In conjunction with the Communications & Marketing Department and Registrar and Enrolment Services, coordinates the development and printing of promotional and informational materials for students.
• In conjunction with the Langara Global Student Marketing & Recruitment Team, prepares student enrolment forecasts, as required.
• Prepares and makes oral presentations, promoting Regular Studies and Continuing Studies Programs to potential clients.
• Responds to routine queries regarding student admissions and refers complex and non-routine questions to the Admissions team.

2. Contributes to the development and maintenance of Canadian High School Counsellor relationships in support of the College’s Strategic Student Marketing and Recruitment Plan:

• Promotes Langara College programs to Canadian High School Counsellors by describing the programs, courses, British Columbia university transfer system, and application policies and procedures.
• Develops contacts with Canadian High School Counsellors and recommends opportunities for collaboration to the Langara Global Marketing Team to pursue further business relationships.
• Maintains communication, builds relationships, and solves problems with Canadian High School Counsellors including, but not limited to, visiting their office; conducting seminars for their clients; and developing, writing and distributing newsletters.
• Coordinates and attends fairs, information sessions, and workshops locally and across Canada in order to promote College’s programs and services as well as developing contacts with new Counsellors.
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating High School Counsellors’ referrals.

3. Performs other Marketing and Recruitment activities as required:

• Gathers and compiles information on local competitors and their student recruitment initiatives for the purpose of providing recommendations for promotional activities that will increase domestic student enrolment at Langara.
• Maintains current knowledge of Canadian education systems and recruitment trends.
• Accesses information from provincial and national ministries as well as other public and private education organizations to keep up-to-date on changes in the Canadian education marketplace.
• Co-ordinates presenters, makes on-campus arrangements, and leads campus tours for prospective students and guests hosted by the College.
• Provides assistance to the Associate Director, Domestic Marketing and Recruitment in developing and implementing educational projects.
• Assists with travel scheduling and planning.
• Selects and organizes work for SWAP students.

4. Performs other duties/projects as required.

Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

• Two-year Diploma in business field, Marketing, or Communication.
• Two (2) years of recent related experience working in Canadian student recruitment, in a post-secondary institution.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Knowledge of the British Columbia post-secondary education system including the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the admission of students to post-secondary institutions.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
• Strong sales, customer services, and persuasion skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing principles and terminology.
• Ability to make and deliver effective presentations and speak in public.
• Ability to interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively work with and provide information, assistance and related services to the public, faculty, staff, agents and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team.
• Must have good interpersonal skills combined with an understanding of diversity, cross-cultural issues, and familiar with other cultures
• Intermediate level computer skills including: keyboarding at 45 wpm, word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (Excel), database management (MS Access), PowerPoint, e-mail, and internet navigation.

Additional Info:

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to travel within British Columbia and Across Canada.
• In order to meet admission deadlines and take advantage of peak recruitment times, vacation requests may not be granted at certain times during the year.
• Some travel within Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, and across Canada is required to attend various educational fairs, secondary and post-secondary institutions, or other recruitment events.
• Ability to physically handle heavy materials and/or equipment (i.e. promotional materials, display stands for student recruitment events).
• Most of the duties for this position will take place at the College, applicants should be prepared to travel within Canada during established recruitment cycles.
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence is required and regular access to a vehicle.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$31.72 - $36.32 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 22

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

No

Closing Date:

Tuesday, July 8 2025

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please

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us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please

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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the

CUPE Collective Agreement

. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.