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Department: Admission Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 10/01/2024 to 07/31/2025

General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, International Recruitment, the core function of this position will be to recruit international students residing in Canada and abroad as a mechanism to increase the number of international applications we receive and the conversion of those admitted to subsequently enroll at the University of Guelph.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the University of Guelph at education fairs and in school.
• Prepare all logistics for school visits, educational fairs, and travel.
• Foster relationships with guidance counselors, educational consultants, school officials and other key external constituents who are involved in the application and enrolment process.
• Provide proactive communications to international curriculum inquiries/applicants.
• Manage agent documentation and invoices.
• Manage lead generation and message campaigns through existing databases and viral media in cooperation with Information Services and within the larger Admission Services recruitment strategy.
• Provide leadership on developing international alumni networks alongside Alumni.
• Be a contributing member to the International Advisory Panel.
• Manage the development, design and implementation of special outreach projects to segmented groups of potential students and manage the development of country-specific Student Advisory Panels as required.
• Research and provide document verification and analysis of best practices in international recruitment.
• Provide admission counselling specific to certain curriculum/regions.

Requirements

• A university degree.
• 18 months and less than 27 months, of relevant experience in the liaison, registrarial or student services environment, public relations or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication preferably in multiple languages.
• Strong interpersonal skills in particular when dealing with those in authority.
• Demonstrated first-hand cross-cultural experience.
• Clear understanding of how to market and communicate information to a variety of cultures and religious affiliations.
• Practical experience with Excel, databases, word processing and presentation software.
• Understanding of international credentials is an asset.

Please note that a valid Ontario driver’s license and a passport for international travel, which enables uninhibited travel are essential to fulfill the travel requirements of this position. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Extensive travel both internationally and within Ontario is required.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10914651
Classification: P&M FT- Band 03
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 08/28/2024
Closing Date: 09/11/2024