Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Eastern Ontario

Dalhousie University; Ontario; Remote; CAD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking an Assistant Registrar for Recruitment in Eastern Ontario. This full-time role focuses on developing outreach campaigns and building relationships with prospective students. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and an undergraduate degree, with recruitment experience preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to attracting a diverse student population and supporting the university's enrollment goals.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in a post-secondary administrative role (1-3 years preferred).
• Background in public speaking and communications with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of admission requirements for university programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment and advising services to prospective students.
• Represent the university at recruitment events.
• Advise on admission requirements and deliver presentations.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Relationship building

Intercultural competencies

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Banner

Adobe/PDF

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Eastern Ontario

Department/Unit Student Recruitment & Marketing

Location Ontario, Canada

Posting Number S125-25

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1

Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum

Classification ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Office of Student Recruitment and Marketing ( SRM ) is a dynamic unit playing a vital role in shaping the future of Dalhousie through recruitment and marketing efforts for undergraduate, course-based, and professional master’s programs. As a broader part of the Office of Strategic Engagement, SRM leads strategic initiatives to attract a diverse and talented student body, while also managing critical web, digital, and marketing efforts that support the university’s brand and enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment (Canada & USA ), the Assistant Registrar, Recruitment & Admissions contributes to the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns, builds and maintains relationships with prospective students, and supports the team’s integrated recruitment and communications strategies across multiple markets, including domestic, international, transfer, and other learner pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment and advising services to prospective students, primarily within Canada, with the goal of encouraging well-qualified students to seek admission to the University’s programs.
• Represent the university at virtual school visits, university fairs and other recruitment activities in an effort to acquaint students, teachers, guidance counselors, parents and community members with the opportunities available at Dalhousie.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students and their influencers through written and digital communications and other targeted industry events and activities.
• Share knowledge of Dalhousie’s programs, services and admission requirements by speaking at special events on and off campus. Evaluate the outcomes of these activities and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Advise prospective students and supporters on admission requirements and pre-requisites for the suite of available programs at Dalhousie; deliver public presentations and seminars regarding course registration, student supports and transitions.
  
  

Note

The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within Eastern Ontario preferably Ottawa.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, plus a minimum of one to three years’ related administrative experience in a post-secondary environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Considerable experience in an ambassador role, with particular emphasis on demonstration of public speaking and communication skills, intercultural competencies, successfully working with diverse populations, diplomacy and relationship building.
• Knowledge of domestic and international high school programs.
• Experience with applications such as email, social media, communication platforms, databases (Banner), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe/ PDF .
  
  

Assets

• Graduate degree.
  
  

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
  
  

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 06/23/2025

Close Date 07/11/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19148

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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