Indigenous Community Outreach Coordinator - Queens University

This position is subject to the Interim Policy on Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions. The interim policy can be found on the following link: https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/administration-and-operations/hiring-indigenous-specific-positions-interim-policy.

Under the direction of the Director, Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (FDISC), and in collaboration with the Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment, the Indigenous Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing an extensive outreach program for the recruitment and admission of Indigenous students to Queen's University. The Coordinator will assist with the development, maintenance, and evaluation of a strategic plan for the outreach, recruitment, and admission of Indigenous students at Queen's. They will also be involved with the facilitation of the Indigenous Admissions Policy in coordination with Undergraduate Admission & Recruitment.

This position researches and develops plans for identifying target markets for assigned areas to meet enrollment objectives. This position plans and coordinates large recruitment events including logistics, itineraries, and budgets. This position provides advice and guidance to prospective students on programs that meet their specific professional and academic goals, the application and admission processes, and financial assistance process. This position also analyzes data and prepares reports on recruitment efforts and progress on meeting enrollment objectives.

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement.

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.

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What you will do

• Researches and develops plans for identifying target markets for assigned areas to meet enrollment objectives.
• Plans and coordinates large recruitment events including logistics, itineraries, and budgets.
• Develops, prepares and delivers recruitment presentations to potential enrollees at recruitment activities, fairs, events, and other outreach opportunities.
• Engages with potential enrollees to answer questions and provide information via virtual outreach including live chat, e-mail, website applications, and in-person.
• Provides advice and guidance to prospective students on programs that meet their specific professional and academic goals, the application and admission processes, and financial assistance process.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports on recruitment efforts and progress on meeting enrollment objectives.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

•  Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Required Experience

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous groups considered an asset.
• Experience developing, coordinating and producing promotional and marketing material considered an asset.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• G Driver's Licence required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
• Build relationships, trust and credibility.
• Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.
• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.
• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
• Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.