Recruitment and Events Assistant

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Plains College is seeking an assistant to support student recruitment efforts. Reporting to the Recruitment Coordinator, you will deliver presentations and provide information to prospective students about programs and admissions.

You will help with college events and promotions, coordinate outreach, and collaborate with teams to raise awareness. Travel may be required, and a post-secondary certificate in marketing/communications or business is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.
• A solid understanding of marketing and public relations.
• Competency with media and community relations.
• Skills in diplomacy.
• An aptitude for preparing and delivering public presentations.
• Ability to work well as part of team and take initiative.
• Creative writing skills.
• An ability to relate well to students, prospective students and other influencers of student enrollment choices.
• Experience planning events.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record; willingness to travel.
• A one-year post-secondary certificate in marketing, communications, public relations or business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recruitment presentations to prospective students.
• Provide information to potential students about programs on behalf of the college.
• Assist with college events and promotional activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Marketing

Public relations

Media relations

Diplomacy

Event planning

Teamwork

Creative writing

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

One-year post-secondary certificate in marketing, communications, public relations or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Recruitment Coordinator, the assistant delivers student recruitment presentations and provides information to potential students on behalf of Great Plains College. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with college events and promotions.

Position Details

• Start date: September 8, 2026
• End date: May 30, 2027
• FTE: 1.0

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation
• A solid understanding of marketing and public relations
• Competency with media and community relations
• Skills in diplomacy
• An aptitude for preparing and delivering public presentations
• Ability to work well as part of team and take initiative
• Creative writing skills
• An ability to relate well to students, prospective students and other influencers of student enrollment choices
• Experience planning events
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable record; and a willingness to travel
• A one-year post-secondary certificate in marketing, communications, public relations or business

A complete job description and competencies for this position can be found on the Great Plains College website.