Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
Admissions and Recruitment Specialist
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Job Description
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About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary Alberta Canada Mount Royal University has grown from a vibrant college in the 1930s to become a mid-sized university in 2009. We offer smaller class sizes a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently more than 15000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.
Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that until recently was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings and the songs stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation the Piikani Nation the Kainai Nation the ethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations) the people of the Tsuutina Nation and the Mtis.
A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence we are known for our top-calibre programs high-quality teaching and learning experience robust delivery of liberal education scholarly teaching experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work learning and research experiences for the entire campus community we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of visible/racialized minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.
About the Division
The focus of the Students division is to serve and support the academic and non-academic growth and development of students. Our strength is in our approaches to peer-to-peer learning and student leadership by empowering students to work collaboratively with service areas and other students to grow holistically as individuals. The Students portfolio at Mount Royal broadly encompasses Student Experience & Success Enrolment Management International Education and Planning & Operations delivering support and services that are inextricably linked with the teaching and learning outcomes academic departments are tasked with achieving.
We support the Universitys mission by assisting students staff and faculty through a variety of departments including: Admissions Recruitment and Transfer Credit the Office of the Registrar (Awards Academic Scheduling & Curriculum Records Registration and Financial Aid) Student Success and Learning (Academic Advising Student Community Standards Student Experience Student Learning Services) Access and Inclusion Services Career Services Wellness Services Cougars Athletics and Recreation the Iniskim Centre International Education Residence Services Student Systems and Student Communications.
About the Role
Admissions and Recruitment Specialists advise prospective students on their program selection and admission to all undergraduate programs and non-credential undergraduate-level offerings. They play a key role in the Universitys achievement of enrolment targets and they are accountable for conveying the benefits of a Mount Royal education to the public and generating inquires/applications. Reporting to the Coordinator Student Recruitment this position requires networking with university staff and faculty to keep abreast of programs and services and to act as an advocate for students throughout the admission process at Mount Royal. The Specialist works with high school counselors career practitioners and other representatives within school systems and the community to advance educational partnerships and to communicate accurate and timely information about Mount Royal programs and services. Regular activities include public presentations workshops individual consultations assessments and referrals. Travel and evening work will be required at certain times of the year and some weekend work may be required.
This is a full-time replacement term position ending June 30 2026
Responsibilities
- Manage a student recruitment territory by establishing contacts within that area arranging for high school and community interactions and tracking the interest of prospective students.
- Meet with students on an appointment basis and correspond with prospective students via email and phone inquiries.
- Provide accurate and timely information about the University its programs admission requirements services and facilities in a friendly and professional manner to prospective students.
- Participate in student recruitment activities including making presentations to groups of prospective students in high schools and community settings delivering information sessions and conducting campus tours.
- Collaborate with others to clarify admissions policy/procedure identify exceptions as appropriate and to provide funding information and options to prospective students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or equivalent combined with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Ability to travel (extensively during peak periods)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment (evening and weekend work required)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational ability and time management
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure while exercising patience and tact
- Strong interest in technology
- Must have a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle (must add business insurance as a condition of employment)
Salary: $55982.00 - $70841.00 per annum
Closing Date: July 04 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
