STUDENT RECRUITMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7)

August 26, 2026 STUDENT RECRUITMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7) Grenfell Campus Office of Student Recruitment (Contractual Position to August 27, 2027) The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval DUTIES Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Officer will be responsible for carrying out the Institution's student recruitment and admission activities as identified in the strategic plan. As part of the recruitment team, duties will include building and maintaining relationships with prospective and newly admitted students and key influencers; developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment initiatives; developing and presenting information about the University to local, national, and international audiences; communicating with newly admitted students during the post-offer admission period to ensure students follow through with registration and successfully transition to university; adapting communication strategies to current trends and effectively engaging diverse target audiences through digital, social, and traditional communication channels; working closely with various departments across the University; and performing other related duties as required. This position requires extensive travel and public appearances and may include international travel. Qualifications Experience (1-3 years) working with students in a post-secondary setting, preferably with a focus on student support services, recruitment, and admissions; graduation with a university degree is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Exceptional organizational, communication, and planning skills, leadership qualities, and interpersonal and public speaking skills are essential. The successful candidate will be required to acknowledge the requirement for transportation for business purposes, which will typically be in the form of possessing a valid Class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The position requires the ability to perform some heavy lifting. Knowledge of the post-secondary education experience and Memorial University programs is preferred. SALARY $55,865 - $83,793 per annum (Management and Professional) CLOSING DATE September 10, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to Grenfell Campus - Memorial University, University Avenue, Corner Brook, Room AS374, phone (709) 637-4097, or e-mail [email protected]. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Student Recruitment Officer is responsible for executing student recruitment and admission activities aligned with the institution's strategic plan. This includes building relationships with prospective students, presenting university information to diverse audiences, and managing the transition of admitted students to registration.

Candidates must have a university degree and 1-3 years of experience in a post-secondary setting, specifically in recruitment or student support. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to perform heavy lifting are also required.

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• Student Recruitment
• Admissions
• Public Speaking
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Communication
• Social Media Engagement
• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Event Presentation

• Education
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level