Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer

Company: Six Nations Polytechnic

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

 

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

 

Function & Overview

 

Reporting to the Registrar, with matrix reporting to the Director Student Affairs, the Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer is responsible for assisting the Student Recruitment and Liaison Officer with the delivery of a student recruitment program for Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) including, but not limited to, all full and part time postsecondary, continuing education, trades and preparatory programs. The position will be an influential resource to attract potential students, maximize enrolment, and enhance our position within the postsecondary community.

 

The Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer is also responsible for increasing engagement among all SNP students via the development, implementation and evaluation of a student experience framework, in collaboration with and the Academic Departments at SNP.  The incumbent liaises with student support staff, students, and other SNP staff and faculty generally, to support an environment that fosters student engagement and helps students flourish.  Advice is provided to the SNP community, based on research and survey results on best practices in student engagement and student development theory.  The incumbent supports events, including orientation, and initiatives that contribute to positive student experiences, equips students with information and training, and strengthens faculty and campus partnerships to enhance student life.

 

The Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

 

Duties

 

The duties of the Student Engagement and Recruitment Officer include, without limitation:

 

Community Liaison

• Building and maintaining relationships with schools and community organizations, using a combination of telephone calls, personal visits, and email and social media channels;
• Advising prospective applicants/students via 1 on 1 and group settings, using an advising model, on program options, admission requirements, pathways, upgrading, transfer credits, etc.;
• Responding to student enquiries about programs and admission processes in coordination with the Registrarial Services Associate;
• Working collaboratively with the Student Recruitment and Liaison Officer to ensure that SNP is participating in community events and Provincial recruitment events such as education and career fairs, relevant conference trade shows, APSIP tour and any other relevant events that will promote and maximize enrollment of SNP programs and services;
• Crafting and delivering presentations to promote programming to prospective students and community organizations;
• Advising and aiding students in applying for scholarships, bursaries, college and university applications, postsecondary loans, OSAP, Band funding, and other student funding that may become available, in coordination with the Student Affairs team;
• Hosting service providers, guidance counsellors, and community members;
• Liaising with program areas to obtain upcoming program information and to provide insight on competitor programs;

 

Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Student Experience

• Researching best practices in student affairs and student development theory;
• Integrating competencies and learning outcomes (i.e., UDLEs) into extra/co-curricular opportunities;
• Developing metrics and KPIs for evaluating leadership, mentorship, research, working, and volunteer opportunities as well as the student experience framework at regular intervals and with stakeholder input;
• Exploring the use of co-curricular records for tracking and verifying student participation in extra/co-curricular activities;
• Exploring new and innovative ways of recognizing student engagement, communicating available opportunities, and adding value to the student experience beyond the classroom;
• Developing and executing a first-year orientation experience for all students;

 

Events

• Coordinating campus events and attending events related to recruitment initiatives, including, Open Houses, Information Sessions, APSIP, College Fairs, University Fairs, Pow Wows, Trade Shows, Employment and Career Fairs, etc.;
• Coordinating student engagement events and programming in partnership with student services staff and academic departments, including events that encourage cross-program engagement and participation;
• Representing Six Nations Polytechnic at community events;
• Coordinating and hosting online recruitment and student engagement events;

 

Collaboration, Advisory and Consultation of Student Experience

• Participating in, and providing standing reports to AGT;
• Providing relevant updates on current student experience;
• Developing and presenting reports that assist the institution in analyzing and responding to the student experience at SNP with the ultimate goal of promoting student engagement, success and retention;

 

General Administration

• Managing the Student Engagement budget and expenditures as per operational policy;
• Assisting Student Affairs with invigilating mature student tests and accommodated testing through the SNP Testing Centre;
• Participating in the institute’s Admissions Committee when required;
• Working in collaboration with colleagues to produce institute publications: Academic Calendar, Student Handbook, policies;
• Understanding and informing applicants on SNP and partner admissions policies;
• Assist with the administration and analysis of the Learner Satisfaction Survey;
• Participating in program focus groups, advisory committees to ensure program quality and student success;
• Providing guidance on new program development with respect to admissions and recruitment;
• Keeping a database of potential student contacts as obtained from recruitment events and track conversion rates for programs;
• Assist in the execution of a strategic recruitment campaign in collaboration with Student Affairs, Communications, and the Office of the Registrar; and
• Other related duties, as required.

 

Qualifications

 

Education & Experience

• University degree in social sciences/humanities/education or related; and
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in a similar role.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of the post-secondary sector, including Universities, Colleges, and Indigenous Institutes;
• Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking, coordination, analysis, policy development, and change management;
• A general and current knowledge of Hodinǫshǫ:nih history, culture, values, contemporary issues, community priorities, and stakeholders;
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written expression (i.e., faultless spelling and grammar, and professional style);
• Sound interpersonal skills including communication, organization, negotiation, confidentiality, and professional judgement;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules, portfolios, and timelines, to meet demanding deadlines;
• Capacity to work both independently and in a team setting, demonstrating Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind); and
• Demonstrated familiarity with standard desktop computing programs, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications, on the Windows 2010 (or later) operating system.

 

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

 

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

 

Application Deadline: Until Filled

 

Job Type: Permanent

 

Benefits:

• Company registered pension plan
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid sick and personal time

 

Schedule:

• 7.5 hours shifts
• 37.5 hours/week