Assistant Manager - Ontario Student Recruitment

University of Guelph; Guelph; Ibrido; CAD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Guelph in Guelph, ON seeks an Assistant Manager, Ontario Student Recruitment, to shape engagement and conversion of prospective undergraduates across Ontario.

You will lead data-informed recruitment strategies, oversee a team of Student Recruitment Officers, and equip them with training, tools, and direction to deliver high-impact experiences at scale.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; University of Guelph degree preferred.
• 4 years experience in recruitment, admissions, marketing, education, or related field.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies, messaging or engagement approaches.
• Experience leading and developing staff with focus on performance and outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data for planning decisions.
• Experience using CRM systems (Slate or similar) to support recruitment strategy and reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid G Class Ontario Driver’s Licence and ability to travel regularly, including evenings and weekends.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead Ontario recruitment and conversion strategies aligned with enrolment goals.
• Analyze data to identify priority markets and outreach approaches.
• Oversee planning and coordination of recruitment activities across Ontario.
• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve engagement and conversion.
• Recruit, train, coach and supervise Student Recruitment Officers.
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training for high-quality delivery.
• Set expectations, provide feedback, and support performance and development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team environment.
• Provide strategic oversight of recruitment delivery across in-person and virtual channels.
• Develop and refine messaging, presentations and engagement approaches.
• Ensure alignment with institutional priorities and quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and key partners.
• Use CRM systems and reporting tools to support planning and evaluation.
• Translate data into actionable insights to improve outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and recruitment approaches.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

University of Guelph degree preferred

Strumenti

CRM systems (Slate or similar)

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Manager - Ontario Student Recruitment

Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Department: Admission Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from January 11, 2027 to December 22, 2028

One Temporary Absence of Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

General Purpose

The Assistant Manager, Ontario Student Recruitment is a strategic role responsible for shaping how the University of Guelph engages, attracts, and converts prospective undergraduate students across Ontario.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of data-informed recruitment and conversion strategies that drive measurable enrolment outcomes. You will oversee and coach a team of Student Recruitment Officers, equipping them with the training, tools, and strategic direction needed to deliver high-impact recruitment experiences at scale.

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Student Recruitment, you will be responsible for setting priorities, identifying key markets and opportunities, and making decisions that maximize reach,
engagement, and conversion. You will bring strong expertise in recruitment and can design compelling messaging, presentations, and outreach approaches, while also enabling your team to deliver this work effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and lead Ontario recruitment and conversion strategies aligned with enrolment goals.


• Analyze data to identify priority markets, schools, and outreach approaches.


• Oversee planning and coordination of recruitment activities across Ontario.


• Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve engagement and conversion.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, train, coach, and supervise Student Recruitment Officers.


• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery.


• Set expectations, provide feedback, and support performance and development.


• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team environment.

Recruitment Program Oversight:

• Provide strategic oversight of recruitment delivery across in-person and virtual channels.


• Develop and refine messaging, presentations, and engagement approaches.


• Ensure alignment with institutional priorities and quality standards.


• Build and maintain relationships with school communities and key partners.

Data, Systems, and Continuous Improvement:

• Use CRM systems and reporting tools to support planning and evaluation.


• Translate data into actionable insights to improve outcomes.


• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and recruitment approaches.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a University of Guelph undergraduate degree is preferred.


• 4 years experience in recruitment, admissions, marketing, education, or a related field.


• Demonstrated experience developing recruitment strategies, messaging, or engagement approaches.


• Experience leading, coaching, or developing staff, students, or volunteers, with a focus on performance and outcomes.


• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform planning and decision-making.


• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Slate or similar) to support recruitment strategy, reporting, and decision-making.


• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.


• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


• Valid G Class Ontario Driver’s License and ability to travel regularly, including evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions

• Regular travel across Ontario and occasional travel beyond the province.


• Evening and weekend work during peak recruitment periods.


• A dynamic work environment that includes team leadership, planning, events, travel, and office based work.


• During Student Recruitment Officer training (August annually), the Assistant Manager – Ontario Student Recruitment must be available to work on-campus daily.


• When operationally feasible outside training and peak travel periods, the incumbent may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of up to 2 days per week remote, pending management approval.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Admission Services is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful team culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We believe that diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and ways of knowing strengthen our work and help us better support prospective students, applicants, and school communities.

We are committed to reducing barriers in recruitment and selection. Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process for candidates who require it, and applicants are encouraged to make any accommodation needs known at any stage of the process.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10444013

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/18/2026