Position Purpose and Summary

The Manager, Regional Recruitment Partnerships supports Trinity Western University’s efforts to establish and deepen an external partnership portfolio within assigned regions. This role is responsible for developing, strengthening, and stewarding high-impact relationships with mission-aligned organizations including Christian schools, churches, camps, youth organizations and non-profits.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Recruitment, the Manager sets regional partnership strategy, establishes measurable objectives, and ensures that community engagement initiatives align with TWU’s Strategic Enrolment Plan and institutional priorities for all levels of study.

Through oversight of the Community Engagement Coordinator, the Manager ensures consistent execution of field-based engagement while supporting the stewardship of senior-level relationships and identifying new partnership opportunities that advance TWU’s mission and enrolment outcomes.

**Please note this is a 1 year fixed-term position **

Key Areas of Accountability

External Partnership Development

• Develop and implement annual and multi-year regional partnership strategies aligned with institutional enrolment goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value institutional relationships within assigned portfolios.
• Establish clear partnership frameworks that create mutual value for TWU and external organizations.
• Represent TWU at strategic conferences, gatherings, and networking events.
• Work with faculty, staff, and alumni teams to align institutional resources with partner needs.

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Community Engagement Coordinator.
• Establish clear territory plans, performance metrics, and engagement standards.
• Monitor outcomes across portfolios, evaluating effectiveness and adjusting strategy as required.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and servant leadership within the team.

Integration with Recruitment Strategy

• Collaborate closely with recruitment leadership to align partnership initiatives with lead generation, application growth, and yield strategies.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications, Advancement, Alumni, and Faculty to ensure cohesive institutional representation.
• Ensure partnership activities support measurable recruitment objectives and conversion outcomes.
• Provide strategic insights and reporting to inform enrolment forecasting and institutional planning.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Develop and manage regional partnership budgets.
• Forecast expenses and evaluate return on investment for engagement activities.
• Ensure responsible allocation of resources in alignment with institutional priorities.

The Person

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Christian K–12 education networks, denominational structures, and ministry ecosystems.
• Knowledge of higher education recruitment cycles, enrolment funnel metrics, and conversion strategies.
• Familiarity with partnership development principles and stakeholder engagement models.
• Working knowledge of budget management, forecasting, and return-on-investment evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Public speaking ability
• Project management, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders
• Data informed decision making
• Leadership and team development

Personal

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

Servant-Leader Way of Life**:**Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

Key Internal Interactions

• Recruitment Team
• Marketing & Communications
• Advancement and Alumni
• TWU Community (Faculty)
• Enrolment Operations (Visit Team)

Reports (Direct**)****:**Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports (Indirect**):**EM Visit Team

**Reportsto:**Executive Director of Recruitment

Key External Stakeholders

• Prospective students and families

• High school guidance counsellors and teachers

• Pastors, youth leaders, and organizational partners

Standards & Requirements

Education: Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Experience: 5–7 years in recruitment, partnership development, or external relations. Experience with Christian education or ministry networks is an asset.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Benefits Of Working at TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.

We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.