Student Recruitment and Advising Officer
Full Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Recruitment, the Student Recruitment and Advising Officer will support students through their recruitment process and into their first year of studies with the university.
The Student Recruitment and Advising Officer will travel throughout Ontario to spread awareness of Nipissing University. They will be responsible for creating meaningful, and informative relationships and engaging in correspondence and follow-up with internal and external contacts including prospective students, current students, supporters, guidance counsellors, teachers, professors, and other Nipissing University representatives. The successful candidate will provide support to future and new undergraduate students in making informed decisions regarding their application and course selection for their first year.
This position requires extensive travel and regular evening and weekend work. Candidates must be available for Open House Events as well as the Ontario Universities Fair. The Student Recruitment and Advising Officer will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts as outlined in the Article 22.02 of the collective agreement.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, with additional training in advising or an equivalent combination of education and experience as well as one to two years of experience in an academic setting. A valid G class Ontario Driver’s license is required and a current criminal record check/vulnerable sector check (i.e. not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted).
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., November 13, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
