Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator
- Posted by: Queens University
- Closing Date: Jan 13, 2025
- Rate of Pay: Salary
- Rate of Pay Amount / Range: Grade 7
- Positions Available: 1
- Type: Full Time
- Duration: Permanent
- Avg. Hours/Week: 35
This position is subject to the Interim Policy on Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions. The interim policy can be found at the following link: Interim Policy on Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions.
Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment (UAR) is the university's central service for the recruitment of undergraduate students. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications in UAR and in collaboration with the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, the Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing an extensive recruitment program to support the enrolment of Indigenous students into undergraduate programs at Queen's University.
This will include in-person engagement with prospective Indigenous students, families, and communities - at high schools, in-community, and on-campus; representing Queen's at relevant recruitment fairs/events, especially those facilitated by the APSIP collective; connecting with the Indigenous communities on campus and in the broader region; and representing Queen's at in-person and online events and activities both on and off campus to support Indigenous student recruitment for undergraduate programs.
This position advises prospective students who are members of underrepresented communities on matters including admissions, program details, university life, student resources and support, and financial assistance. This position works with students in underrepresented communities to identify and locate resources to support academic needs. This position works collaboratively with faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, events, and services that encourage focused student enrollment and improve student experience. This position plans, develops, implements, and evaluates non-traditional learning activities including placements, community-based projects, 'mini-stream' offerings, exchanges, and other experiential learning opportunities.
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 frequent early mornings, evenings and weekends, according to program or area needs.
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Required Education
- Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
Required Experience
- More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
- Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.