Department Office of the Registrar - Student Recruitment Ctr Expertise, Campuses

Salary range $54,977.40 to $74,669.16

Hours per week 35

Grade 8

Posted date July 24, 2025

Closing date July 31, 2025

Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

Description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more**.**

Working In Student Recruitment

The Student Recruiter, Augustana role is located in Camrose, Alberta. The hours of work for this position will be varied, including a requirement to work evenings and weekends. This position requires overtime, extensive travel within Canada, and time away from home that may average more than five days per trip (primarily September through December).

Position

Reporting directly to the Student Recruitment Service Partner, Augustana Campus, the Student Recruiter, Augustana Campus position within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise is responsible for the dissemination of information and effective promotion of the University of Alberta, and specifically specializes in knowledge about Augustana Campus, to prospective students across Canada. This exciting and diverse position supports the execution of Augustana recruitment strategies, specializing in the promotion of programs and services offered within the Augustana Faculty, to Indigenous and non-Indigenous high school students within Canada, post-secondary transfer students, their parents, and counselors, assisting in the execution of the University's undergraduate recruitment strategy. This includes the development and implementation of recruitment initiatives that will help meet the strategic enrolment goals of the Augustana Faculty. This position requires extensive travel across Alberta and Canada, selecting high schools, colleges, and special events to recruit prospective students via presentations and one-on-one interactions, including driving a UofA fleet vehicle to local and rural Alberta recruitment events. This position will participate in recruiting and connecting with prospective students using virtual platforms.

Duties

• Travels across Alberta and Canada, targeting select high schools and special events to recruit prospective students via engaging presentations, booth fairs and one-on-one advising.
• Provides on-campus and virtual advising to prospective students, parents, and guests in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Responds to both routine and non-standard inquiries about the university, work-integrated learning opportunities, student services, admission requirements, and admission status. Answers a range of questions on a variety of subject areas (such as the conversion of domestic curricula, IP/AP conversion, connections to career pathways and scholarships, etc.) Escalates inquiries when required.
• Promotes the University of Alberta at various recruitment events and cultivates relationships with prospective high school students and their parents, including extensive public speaking.
• Works closely with all positions within the Augustana recruitment team, as well as the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise, to address the strategic needs of Augustana, as well as the university.
• Develops, grows and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counsellors and community members, on behalf of Augustana.
• Responds to student, parent and counsellor inquiries.
• Engages audiences in an age-appropriate, culturally aware, and inclusive manner.
• Plans and executes faculty-specific special events, including Registration Workshops, Information Sessions, Advising sessions, and other special events, both virtual and in-person.
• Participates in coordinated recruitment activities with other student recruiters, colleagues within the Student Recruitment Centre of Expertise and other client groups.
• Evaluates attended recruitment initiatives by reporting prospective engagement, lead generation, number of publications provided, event attendance, and other meaningful notes describing the purpose and utility of the event for evaluation and future planning purposes.
• Brainstorms and proposes new and innovative ideas to improve prospective student engagement for the purpose of recruitment.
• Drives the collection of leads from potential students and monitors their progression throughout the enrollment funnel. Enters data into university systems in order to track potential applicants.
• Assists prospective students in the application process for admission. Helps to troubleshoot admission challenges to ensure the admissibility of the applicant pool. Works with applicants to encourage offer acceptance and yield, ultimately increasing enrolment at the University.
• Keeps admitted students engaged and continually conveys the value of attending the UofA; plans and implements yield initiatives accordingly.
• Assists in the development of virtual recruitment tools and resources, such as creating virtual booths on behalf of faculties, Colleges, and the University (tip sheets, chat rooms).
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree required; preference or asset for an Augustana Faculty graduate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organization with a variety of stakeholders across many disciplines and maintain high levels of professionalism.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet targets, goals, and expectations.
• Strong cultural sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (non-GDL); a 3-year driver's abstract will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related volunteer or work experience at a post-secondary institution is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience using virtual platforms is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products (Gmail, etc.); knowledge of PeopleSoft and Slate is an asset.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.