Required Position
Full-Time Term Appointment until May 14, 2027 This position is designated as one that may require a different work week and\or hours of work. However, the work week would remain thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
Responsibilities
Vacancy Status: Existing position
The Domestic Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for promoting Laurentian University and fostering relationships with prospective students, lead recruitment initiatives, and provide guidance and support on the University’s programs, services, and admissions policies.
Organize and conduct an extensive public-speaking schedule to outline programs, admission requirements and student services to potential students, counsellors and parents;
Provide guidance for individuals and/or groups interested in Laurentian University as to general academic rules and regulations, admission requirements and expected courses of study that are appropriate to their program choice;
Provide information to guidance counsellors by way of school visits, professional-development seminars or information panels regarding programs, admission requirements and changes to Laurentian's entrance procedures and policies;
Plan, organize and participate in various recruitment-oriented activities, on and off-campus;
Assist in the development of written and electronic material for use in the promotion of the University; Monitor and update third-party recruitment resources;
Represent the University at various francophone community cultural activities;
Develop strong working relationships with guidance counsellors in Ontario secondary schools;
Create electronic communication campaigns for prospective students; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Honors undergraduate degree (4 years) in Education, Communication Studies, Marketing, Business Administration or in a related field;
Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience;
Excellent time-management abilities;
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
Training and experience in public speaking and presentation;
Familiarity with Laurentian University, preferred;
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including students, staff, and community partners.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, especially in dynamic or high-pressure scenarios.
Flexible to travel as needed;
Understanding of the Francophone community;
Knowledge of the education system in Ontario;
Valid driver's license and good-driving record;
Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is an asset.
***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to
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The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information (
[email protected]).
