Student Recruitment Officer

Student Recruitment Officer

1 year term

University Relations

Regina Campus

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving protecting and interpreting First Nations peoples history language culture and artistic heritage.FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing postsecondary education for Indigenous and nonIndigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.

FNUnivs values include wisdom respect humility sharing harmony beauty strength and spirituality.

Reporting to the Director Communications the primary responsibility of this position is to recruit prospective students to FNUniv and the University Regina especially students of Indigenous ancestry. This position works with campus partners high schools First Nations communities postsecondary coordinators and other members of the Student Recruitment team to encourage prospective students and their families to apply to FNUniv.

This position will act as the primary contact and resource for prospective Indigenous students and others involved in the recruitment of Indigenous students. This position will participate in student recruitment activities on and off campus to increase Indigenous student applications to the to the FNUniv.

Duties:

Student Recruitment (on and off campus)

• This position will travel to events in and out of province to promote the FNUniv and recruit students to FNUniv through a broad range of activities including inschool presentations attending education and career fairs Saskatchewan University and Technical Institute Liaison (SUTIL) events school/community events advising session with students and parents counsellor workshops and other prospective student events.
• Participate in oncampus recruitment activities.
• Prepare and maintain extensive recruitment records of external and prospective student contacts. This includes updating departmental contact databases.
• Conduct research on recruitment trends and best practices.
• Provides reports on various recruitment initiatives.

Advising Communication & Relationship Building

• Communicate extensively and develop relationships with prospective students families postsecondary coordinators schools and counsellors utilizing email phone online chats and mail.
• Drafts correspondence (electronic and paper) for prospective students
• Assists in the development of recruitment materials for FNUniv. This would include print publications online communications presentations information packages etc.
• Communicates often with prospective students (via email and calling campaigns) and enters prospect data into the Student Relationship Management System
• Conduct on campus advising appointments with students.
• Assist in the development of relationships with key stakeholders within and outside the University.

Assisting with on campus recruitment and Indigenous related campus events

• This position will assist with community members providing services to Aboriginal students with on campus events such as campus tours conferences and school group tours.

• This individual will work with the tatawaw Students Centre Indigenous Career Centre and the First Nations University of Canada to recruit Indigenous students on to campus.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of one 1 year related experience and/or related combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the year as well as work evenings and weekends as required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of First Nations culture values and traditions is preferable.

Salary:

APT Salary Pay Grade 3 $57092 $76806

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply online at www.fnuniv.

Closing Date: March 26 2025

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.