Student Recruiter

University of Alberta

Student Recruiter supporting prospective transfer students as they explore pathways to the University of Alberta, contributing to recruitment strategies and partnerships.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$56,626 - CA$76,909 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver engaging recruitment presentations, booth interactions, advising sessions, and outreach activities to prospective students, parents/supporters, post-secondary partners, and other stakeholders in virtual and in-person settings.
Respond to a high volume of emails and provide guidance on admissions, transfer pathways, scholarships, student services, and the application process.
Support the full recruitment cycle through applicant engagement, conversion, and yield initiatives that promote the value of the U of A experience.
Plan, coordinate, and execute recruitment events and programs, including Open House, information sessions, workshops, and faculty-specific initiatives.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculties, post-secondary institutions, advisors, and campus partners to support strategic recruitment priorities.
Evaluate recruitment activities, identify trends and opportunities, and contribute ideas and resources to enhance recruitment effectiveness and student engagement.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; University of Alberta degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Strong presentation, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in an inclusive and culturally aware manner.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Experience in student recruitment, advising, student services, event coordination, or other public-facing roles is an asset.
Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license.
Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

student recruitmentadvisingevent coordinationcustomer servicepresentation skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingcritical thinking

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborative skillsprofessionalismsound judgmentability to engage diverse audiencescultural awarenessability to manage multiple prioritiesindependenceteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAlberta Class 5 driver's license