Summary: The prospective student recruiter leads recruitment outreach, engagement, and conversion activities that attract prospective undergraduate students and support their progression from initial inquiry through application and enrolment within the college. This position develops and implements targeted recruitment strategies, coordinates recruitment activities, and builds relationships with schools and community partners to strengthen awareness of college opportunities. This role provides prospective students and educational partners with timely information and connects students with appropriate resources and supports throughout the recruitment cycle. The recruiter develops recruitment presentations and content, coordinates student ambassador activities, and leads targeted outreach designed to encourage prospective student engagement and progression. This role also contributes feedback and works collaboratively across recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and other areas to support coordinated recruitment and transition activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: Leads recruitment activities across the early stages of the prospective student recruitment funnel. Implements targeted recruitment strategies to attract prospective students at different stages of the recruitment cycle. Leads recruitment conversion activities, including targeted phone and email outreach to prospective students to encourage progression from inquiry to application and enrolment. Recruits, trains, coordinates, and supports student ambassadors in their role as representatives of the college. Oversees student-driven recruitment and social media content to provide prospective students with authentic and engaging information about the college's experience. Supports the development of student ambassador and peer engagement opportunities that contribute to prospective student recruitment and conversion. Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, teachers, guidance counsellors, and post-secondary coordinators. Builds and maintains relationships with high school guidance counsellors, teachers, post-secondary coordinators, and other educational partners to strengthen awareness of college opportunities. Plans and coordinates university and college recruitment events and activities designed to attract and engage prospective students. Develops engaging recruitment presentations, materials, and content that communicate the value, flexibility, and opportunities available through a degree within the college. Monitors prospective student engagement and follows up at key points in the recruitment funnel to encourage continued progression toward application and enrolment. Implements annual recruitment timelines and communication plans in collaboration with other recruitment staff, with a focus on high-volume outreach, engagement, travel, and conversion activities. Coordinates travel and other in-person recruitment activities throughout the recruitment cycle. Represents the college at career fairs, post-secondary fairs, school visits, information sessions, and other recruitment events. Responds to and triages prospective student inquiries, providing timely information and connecting students with appropriate information and resources. Provides appropriate referrals throughout the recruitment and transition cycle in collaboration with recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and other department staff. Provides feedback from prospective students and external partners to inform recruitment strategies, communications, programming, and service improvements. Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment. Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement. Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.
Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field; a degree in an Arts and Science discipline is an asset. A valid Class 5 driver's license. Minimum of one year of experience in post-secondary recruitment, admissions, outreach, or a related student or customer service environment. Experience planning and delivering events, presentations, communications, and outreach or conversion activities in a high-volume environment is an asset. Ability to balance competing priorities to meet timelines. Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team. Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with prospective students, families, educators, and community partners. Ability to perform moderate physical tasks in the transport and set up of career fair materials. Knowledge of the university’s programs, admission policies and procedures, and campus resources is considered an asset. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to travel within the province and Western Canada.
Department: Undergraduate Student Office
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 11/9/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.
