Position Title: Student Recruitment Officer Department: Recruitment Department Position Type: Full-Time (3-Year Term) Classification: MPE Band C Salary Range: $50,489 - $61,659 Posting Date: July 2, 2026 Closing Date: July 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM AST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Francis Xavier University is a top-ranking Canadian university focused on academic excellence, innovation in teaching and research, service to society and international outreach. The Recruitment Department is seeking a charismatic, adaptable, and results-oriented individual to join our team as a Student Recruitment Officer.  The Student Recruitment Officer plays a critical role in the lives of students, effectively supporting them through recruitment, guidance, engagement, and enrolment.  This position will have a primary focus on supporting student success and will achieve this through relationship building and the delivery of an unparalleled service experience throughout the prospective student lifecycle. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Relationship Management - Build strong relationships based on trust.  Work directly with students and other key stakeholders to support and ensure a positive service experience. 
• Student Recruitment - Represent StFX at post-secondary events, education fairs and high school visits and serves as a catalyst for supporting fire-year enrolment. 
• Advising - Serve as an expert connector ensuring that students, parents, guidance counsellors and others are well informed on all that StFX offers as a learning community. 
• Event Management - Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of recruitment-related events for students, parents, guidance counsellors and other influencers.
• Research, reporting and analytics - Conduct market research, deliver project reports and manage ROI and risk analysis relating to recruitment and 1st-year retention efforts.
• Community Leadership - Engage actively in committee, project, or volunteer work at StFX or with external associations and partners. 
• Assist in the delivery of campus tours.
• Evening and weekend hours are required to attend recruitment-related events.
• Considerable overnight travel is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required.  StFX graduate is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and in-person.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to develop and execute a schedule.
• Must have confidence and desire to share the StFX story.
• Require a strong ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Required to work within a budget and accurately track and submit expenses. 
• Must possess superior judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be skilled in the design and delivery of presentations, workshops, and information sessions.
• Must be comfortable working in a digital space across a variety of platforms and channels including social media, Microsoft Office, Banner, Salesforce, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport.

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Quick Apply" button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Only one file can be uploaded per application.  

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca [hr@stfx.ca] or 902-867-5038.  

ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICE

The Recruitment Office at StFX University is made up of a team of Student Recruitment Officers who cover Canada and the United States, along with International Recruiters who travel abroad and work with agents to represent StFX University on the global market.  The Recruitment Department provide prospective students with the information they need to make an informed decision about StFX.  The department offers support from the moment a student decides they are interested in StFX to when they arrive on campus to begin their studies. 

ABOUT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca [http://www.stfx.ca].

ABOUT ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca [http://www.townofantigonish.ca] or www.visitantigonish.ca [http://www.visitantigonish.ca].