Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist â Enrolment Services Designated Posting
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The Opportunity
In support of the Universitys Employment Equity and Diversity Program this position is designated for candidates who identify as Black/African Nova Scotians or Indigenous peoples.
Date Posted: May 2nd 2025
Posting Deadline: May 30th 2025
Department: Enrolment Services
Type of Employment: Permanent FullTime
Group Affiliation: APC Group Group 5 ($59435 $76595 annually)
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist to join our Enrolment Services team.
The recruitment and retention of Black/African Nova Scotian and Indigenous peoples is critical to building a culture of inclusivity and to integrating their diverse expertise and experiences in Enrolment Services and the broader university community.
All applicants are invited to self identify as part of the application process. In accordance with our employment equity provisions only those who identify as Black/African Nova Scotians or Indigenous peoples will be considered.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director Student Recruitment and Enrolment the Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist will:
- Participate in the execution of the student recruitment campaign that promotes Saint Marys Universitys academic programs and services to prospective students through presentations seminars inperson and online visits and communications to groups of students counsellors parents partners etc.;
- Represent Saint Marys in visits and career fairs to selected schools and at public functions in Canada and abroad ensuring that prospective students parents teachers and counselors and others are provided with accurate timely information about study in Canada and the features and benefits of attending Saint Marys.
- Respond to inquiries corresponds with potential students high schools colleges educational partners applicants alumni guidance counsellors and members of the University community in a collegial collaborative and friendly manner;
- Build and maintain relationships with high school guidance counsellors teachers education partners agents/representatives government officials etc.
- Responsible for the communications functions to prospective students with a specific emphasis on reviewing and providing feedback on websites social media email and other digital and nondigital communications methods;
- Develop and execute coordination of visit planning and travel plans with allocated budget
- Responsible for acquiring required travel documents visas vaccinations for recruitment outreach completing trip reports expense claims and developing schedules for recruitment field work.
- Provides support for the admissions functions including the collection of transcripts and supporting documents incomplete file followup assisting in the evaluation of documents and entering data into the SIS and CRM systems as required
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Recruitment and Enrolment Specialist you will have:
- Bachelors degree a degree from Saint Marys is preferred.
- Demonstrated professional collegial and collaborative approach in previous employment.
- Superior oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of prospective students/families institutional partners and admissions professionals.
- Exceptional organizational problem solving critical thinking and team building skills.
- Passion for working with diverse groups in a crosscultural environment.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to travel both domestically and/or internationally for extended periods of time of up to four weeks as required.
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and irregular hours.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record valid passport and up to date vaccination record.
- Ability to learn and administer current university programs and computer and technology skills.
- Familiarity with and of current social media/communications platforms.
- Light and medium exertion (e.g. lifting and carrying of boxes suitcases materials etc.).
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect and in support of the Universitys Employment Equity and Diversity Program this position is designated for candidates who identify as Black/African Nova Scotians or Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected
A little bit about us
Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the worlda World without limits.
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Employment Type
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