Digital Recruitment Communications and Events Specialist "IV" ()

POSITION TITLE:Digital Recruitment Communications & Events Specialist

CLASSIFICATION:Classification IV per Schedule A of the collective agreement

DEPARTMENT:Enrolment Management - Domestic Recruitment

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am 4:30pm

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
To drive domestic undergraduate recruitment through targeted digital communications and high-impact recruitment events. The role supports informed student decision-making from inquiry through enrolment by delivering timely relevant and engaging outreach. It contributes to institutional enrolment and conversion goals through coordinated student-centered engagement strategies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate will possess:
Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Digital Media or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in digital communications marketing or student recruitment preferably in higher education.
Experience creating or supporting digital content and graphics for communications or marketing purposes.
Experience using content management systems and marketing automation platforms (e.g. Eloqua) to deliver digital communications.
Experience using student information systems (e.g. Oracle Student Services) to support recruitment and engagement initiatives.
Experience supporting or coordinating events including in-person virtual and hybrid formats.
Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with strong writing and editing ability.
Proven ability to prioritize manage multiple tasks and work both independently and collaboratively across technical and functional teams.
Proficiency with commonly used internet communication and productivity applications including Microsoft Teams Word PowerPoint and Excel.
Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent design software.
Knowledge of marketing-related legal requirements including data protection copyright accessibility standards and anti-spam legislation (e.g. AODA CASL GDPR).
Awareness of current digital marketing trends social media engagement strategies and search engine optimization.
Knowledge of digital recruitment strategies for higher education including social media email marketing virtual events and SEO to engage prospective students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience using CRM systems or student engagement platforms to support communications or marketing initiatives.
Experience implementing brand guidelines to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content and communications.
Experience in higher education recruitment or student engagement initiatives.

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
In pursuit of the Universitys commitment to employment equity members from the designated groups including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Métis Inuit) racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).