Recruitment Coordinator

Autism Services; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains College is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator reporting to the Manager of Recruitment & Fundraising. The role oversees student recruitment, promotions and community involvement to increase brand awareness and enrolments across the college region.

The incumbent will maintain professional relationships with students, prospective students, parents, secondary schools, businesses and community groups, and must be able to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma required.
• Two years of experience in marketing, communications, PR, recruitment or event planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentations.
• Understanding of recruitment best practices and community relations.
• Diplomacy and ability to build relationships with students and influencers.
• Public speaking and presentation abilities; willing to travel.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Word and Excel; strong project management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead student recruitment, promotions and community involvement to boost enrolments.
• Maintain professional relationships across the college region with stakeholders.
• Coordinate events and presentations to raise brand awareness and recruitment.
• Collaborate with teams and travel as required to support outreach activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Project management

Teamwork & initiative

Relationship building

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Recruitment & Fundraising, the Recruitment Coordinator leads organizational efforts related to student recruitment, promotions and community involvement in an effort to increase brand awareness and student enrolments for Great Plains College. The incumbent must maintain a professional relationship with a diverse group of individuals across the entire Great Plains College region, including students, prospective students, parents, secondary school personnel, businesses, community groups, Great Plains College staff, and the communities served by the college.

Qualifications

• A relevant two-year post-secondary diploma.
• Two years of experience in, marketing, communications, public relations, recruitment and/or event planning.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation.
• A solid understanding of recruitment best practices.
• Competency with community relations.
• Skills in diplomacy.
• An aptitude for preparing and delivering public presentations.
• Ability to work well as part of team and take initiative.
• Ability to relate well and build relationships with students, prospective students and other influencers of student enrolment choices.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Valid drivers license (or equivalent) with an acceptable record; and the ability to travel frequently for work.
• Traveling and flexibility of hours are requirements of this position.

Start date: September 8, 2026

End date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 1.0 Term

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