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Job Location drjobs

Antigonish - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 49003 - 59845

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Title: Student Recruitment Officer
Department:Recruitment
Position Type:Full-time Limited Term Contract (5 Months)
Classification: MPE Band C
Salary Range: $49003 - $59845
Posting Date:July 2 2025
Closing Date:
July 11 2025 at 1:00 PM AST

Position Description

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a top-ranking Canadian university focused on academic excellence innovation in teaching and research service to society and international outreach. The Recruitment Department is seeking a charismatic adaptable and results-oriented individual to join our team as a Student Recruitment Officer. The Student Recruitment Officer plays a critical role in the lives of students effectively supporting them through recruitment guidance engagement and enrolment. This position will have a primary focus on supporting student success and will achieve this through relationship building and the delivery of an unparalleled service experience throughout the prospective student lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Student Relationship Management - Build strong relationships based on trust. Work directly with students and other key stakeholders to support and ensure a positive service experience.
  • Student Recruitment - Represent StFX at post-secondary events education fairs and high school visits. Serves as a catalyst for supporting first-year enrolment.
  • Advising - Serve as an expert connector ensuring that students parents guidance counsellors and others are well informed on all that StFX offers as a learning community.
  • Event Management - Support the planning execution and evaluation of recruitment-related events for students parents guidance counsellors and other influencers.
  • Research reporting and analytics - Conduct market research deliver project reports and manage ROI and risk analysis relating to recruitment and 1st-year retention efforts.
  • Community Leadership - Engage actively in committee project or volunteer work at StFX or with external associations and partners.
  • Assist in the delivery of campus tours.
  • Evening and weekend hours are required to attend recruitment-related events.
  • Considerable overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors Degree is required. StFX graduate is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills including written verbal and in-person.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to develop and execute a schedule.
  • Must have confidence and desire to share the StFX story.
  • Require a strong ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Required to work within a budget and accurately track and submit expenses.
  • Must possess superior judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Must be skilled in the design and delivery of presentations workshops and information sessions.
  • Must be comfortable working in a digital space across a variety of platforms and channels including social media Microsoft Office Banner Salesforce etc.
  • Must have a valid drivers license and passport.

To apply for this opportunity click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references.

StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at or .

About The Recruitment Office

The Recruitment Office at StFX is made up of a team of six Student Recruitment Officers who cover Canada along with two International Recruiters who travel abroad and work with agents to represent StFX on the global market. The Recruitment Department provide prospective students with the information they need to make an informed decision about StFX. The department offers support from the moment a student decides they are interested in StFX to when they arrive on campus to begin their studies.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching exceptional hands-on research opportunities and global exchanges -- all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more visit .

About Antigonish Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit or .


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