Student Recruiter

University of Alberta

. Travel across Alberta and Canada to recruit prospective students at high schools and special events through presentations, booth fairs, and one-on-one advising.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$56,627 - CA$76,909 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong public speaking and presentation skills to effectively engage prospective students and stakeholders. Proficient in relationship building and event planning, with a focus on enhancing student recruitment and engagement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public SpeakingEvent PlanningStudent RecruitmentCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Data CompilationLead GenerationAdmission Application AssistanceProspective Student EngagementResearch Project Assistance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Service SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle ProductsPeopleSoftSlate

Certifications & Qualifications

Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

University PoliciesHigh School CounsellorsEnrolment FunnelYield InitiativesProspective Student Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel across Alberta and Canada to recruit prospective students at high schools and special events through presentations, booth fairs, and one-on-one advising.
Deliver pre-tour presentations for prospective students, parents, and campus visitors.
Promote the University of Alberta at recruitment events through extensive public speaking.
Collaborate with the National Recruitment team and Student Recruitment department on strategic initiatives, event planning, virtual initiatives, and the U of A Ambassador Program.
Develop and maintain relationships with high school counsellors and other key stakeholders.
Respond to prospective student inquiries by phone, email, in-person advising, and virtual advising.
Assist with research projects, compile data, and evaluate event effectiveness.
Propose innovative ways to improve prospective student engagement.
Report engagement, lead generation, publications distributed, event attendance, and other event outcomes.
Collect prospective-student leads and monitor their progression through the enrolment funnel.
Assist applicants with admission applications and troubleshoot admission challenges.
Encourage offer acceptance and yield to increase University of Alberta enrolment.
Keep admitted students engaged and implement yield initiatives.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary diploma required; university degree preferred.
One to two years of related experience is an asset.
Experience presenting to large groups.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management and customer service skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of University of Alberta policies and procedures is an asset.
Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.
Must provide a recent three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six demerits and/or two moving violations within the last two years.
Ability to lift and carry approximately 20–30 kg, including in awkward or overhead positions while setting up displays.
Ability to undertake extended periods of driving and air travel.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products, including Gmail; knowledge of PeopleSoft and Slate is an asset.
Fluency in French is an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-person work
Collective agreement terms and conditions (NASA)