PNRK - Recruiter, Domestic Students (2 positions)

Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager, Domestic Recruitment and Entry Advising, the Recruiter is responsible for a range of activities that showcase George Brown Polytechnic’s (“GBP”) 200+ programs to diverse prospects. As a first point of contact for potential students of GBP, the Recruiter connects and engages with prospective students throughout the prospect to applicant conversion funnel and admission funnel. Key Responsibilities Executes on recruitment programs and initiatives designed to: Showcase George Brown’s 200+ full-time degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Identify prospective domestic students, and their interests and career goals. Nurtures them through the process to becoming a student. Promotes GBC as a pathway to further studies after program completion. Connects with prospective students in a variety of methods and at various points in the recruitment funnel from prospect to applicant, and represents GBP in a positive, engaging and professional manner. Delivers on an event schedule; makes travel and accommodation arrangements, as required; prepares and transports marketing collateral/give-aways/signage; sets up and tears down displays; while using GBP’s resources to best advantage. Guides students, teachers, principals, guidance counsellors and parent/guardians on post-secondary and career options. Assists with other on-campus and off-campus events as needed, including but not limited to Ontario College Fair (OCF) and the colleges annual Delivers presentations in a variety of settings: small groups, tours, high school events, both in person and online. Other duties as assigned. Educational and Experience Requirements Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Marketing, Human Resources, or other related field of education or equivalent. Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in sales/marketing, public relations, advising or recruiting, preferably in a post-secondary education setting. Experience building and maintaining relationships and engaging/influencing groups and individuals with varying interests. Experience with communicating in front of audiences of up to 100 individuals. Skills and Attributes Proven excellent written and oral communication and public speaking skills. Solid organizational, planning, and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and independence. Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the polytechnic’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events. Ability to lift between 20 kg or 44 lbs (i.e., boxes, marketing/display units, etc.). Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level. Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic’s priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).