Outreach Student Recruitment Associate (Part-Time Temporary)

Reporting to the Manager Student Recruitment the Outreach Student Recruitment Associate is responsible for promoting Sheridan College to prospective students and key influencers through dynamic community-based outreach. Acting as a front-line ambassador the incumbent engages with high schools community organizations and the public across Ontario delivering presentations and representing Sheridan at events that drive awareness applications and enrolment.

This position supports the critical first point-of-contact experience with prospective learners and their support networks providing accurate program and admissions information and facilitating access to Sheridans academic offerings and student services. With a strong customer service mindset and outgoing disposition the Outreach Student Recruitment Associate helps position Sheridan as a college of choice within Ontarios postsecondary landscape.

What Youll Be Doing

• Professionally representing Sheridan College at high school visits post-secondary fairs and community events across Ontario to improve brand awareness and reputation and increase prospective student reach;
• Delivering compelling presentations and live panel discussions for prospective students parents and educators;
• Supporting the execution of off-campus recruitment initiatives including logistics setup and materials preparation for events and activations of various scales;
• Providing detailed information on all Sheridan programs admissions and support services across various environments and audiences;
• Inputting and maintaining data within Sheridans CRM system ensuring accurate consistent and timely engagement tracking;
• Participating in follow-up and outreach campaigns as required to support lead nurturing and application conversion;
• Collaborating with full-time Recruitment staff to assess the ROI of outreach activities;
• Participating in collection of event and materials feedback to evaluate and identify opportunities;
• Performing supporting administrative duties related to inventory and data management communications and reporting;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression equity and inclusion.

You have excellent communication and presentation skills and thrive in public-facing roles.

You are highly organized self-directed and energized by meaningful interactions that connect prospective students to opportunities for self-discovery and growth.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of an advanced diploma or degree in Business Event Management Marketing Communications Public Relations or related field or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience;
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in higher education student recruitment or experience with sales and/or marketing preferably in a post-secondary environment;
• A valid G class drivers license and willingness/availability to travel in province occasionally for extended periods of time;
• Exceptional interpersonal and public-speaking skills;
• Refined written communication skills;
• Ability to exercise discretion independent judgement and problem-solving skills to assess navigate and respond to situational needs;
• Proficiency with Office 365 multimedia technology data collection and customer service management (CRM) software;
• A thorough understanding of Ontarios education sector current issues trends and legislation.

Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
For more information visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty/Department: Office of the Registrar
Campus Location: Hazel McCallion (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Reference #: J0625-0986
Work Categorization: Hybrid On-Site 50% of the hours
Employee Group: Part-Time Support - Temporary
Hourly Rate: $27.79 4% in lieu of benefits and paid vacation
Hours/Week: 24 (day evening and/or weekend hours)
Application Deadline: June 27 2025
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue until December 20 2025

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or 2SLGBTQ.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application interview or workplace accommodation requests please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.