Position: Student Recruitment Officer
Department: Registrar's Office
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $30.24 - $37.80 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, Hybrid - 3 days onsite work required
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada's only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We're uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.
If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Student Recruitment Officer position with The Michener Institute.
Job Description
Working in the Registrar's Office, this role is responsible for the implementation of Michener Institute's recruitment strategies and initiatives. The ideal candidate can work independently as well as with an integrated team in a fast-paced environment. The Student Recruitment Officer is involved with planning and coordination for events and programs, both on and off campus. This position requires a significant commitment to travel, with extensive periods away from home and overnight travel within the province of Ontario and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Represents the Michener Institute at recruitment fairs and tradeshows locally, nationally, and internationally. Prepares and delivers presentations to effectively create awareness of Michener programs and its brand. Maintains updated knowledge and understanding of Michener Institute's programs and courses, admissions policies/requirements, and career pathways.
- Under the direction of the Recruitment Coordinator and/or the Associate Registrar, organizes, coordinates, and executes key Michener events such as Virtual Program Week, Open House, Spring Fling and Yield Event. Assists the Recruitment Coordinator in conducting post-event review and analysis of participants' demographics and presents such information on an annual basis to the Associate Registrar.
- Responds to all inquiries that may include but are not limited to program information, admission requirements, and campus tour requests by phone, e-mail and in person.
- Conducts campus tours in conjunction with Student Ambassadors. Responsible for coordinating group tour requests from high schools and other organizations interested in Michener's programs.
- Assists the Recruitment Coordinator and the Registrar and the Associate Registrar, Enrolment Management and Systems in reviewing and updating recruitment and admission materials (web or print) which includes but is not limited to Admission and Event Webpages, presentation slides, viewbook, brochures, etc. Coordinates such changes to Communications and Marketing when required.
- Assists the Recruitment Coordinator and the Associate Registrar in planning and development of recruitment initiatives including tracking and analysis of recruitment data. Recommends appropriate schools/areas to visit based on data analysis and market trends.
- Working with CRM, maintains a robust list of post-secondary and secondary institution contacts and prospective applicants. Tracks number of inquiries received per year and by program.
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate Registrar and/or the Registrar.
Qualifications
- Minimum education requirement of bachelor's degree. Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, public relations an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in student recruitment at the post-secondary level.
- Experience in event planning, data collection, online communication strategies, and development of marketing materials (print/web) preferred.
- Familiarity in the use of CRM considered an asset.
- Student career guidance experience is desirable but not required.
- A valid G2 driver's license.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong event planning and organization skills.
- Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance document required upon hire.
Additional Information
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
A skills assessment will be part of the selection process.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.
For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.
The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
