Student Recruitement Specialist

Focus College BC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus College BC is seeking a Student Recruitment Specialist to actively identify and engage prospective students from Surrey, BC. You will lead outreach events, information sessions, and campus tours, guiding applicants through admissions while partnering with academic and administrative teams to meet enrollment targets.

The role requires strong communication, experience in student services or admissions, and proficiency with CRM systems to maintain accurate records and support marketing

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting prospective students and managing admissions processes.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills for prospective student inquiries.
• Ability to deliver orientation sessions and informational workshops.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for multiple inquiries/events/timelines.
• Experience in student services, admissions, or education-related recruitment is an asset.
• Comfort using CRM or student information systems and standard office software.
• Ability to build inclusive relationships with diverse communities and uphold non-discriminatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective students through outreach activities, information sessions, and community partnerships.
• Respond to inquiries and guide prospective students through admission processes.
• Conduct campus tours or presentations for prospective students.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to align recruitment strategies with program offerings and enrollment targets.
• Maintain recruitment records, support marketing initiatives, and ensure a welcoming experience for all prospective students.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Training

Time management

Student services

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Post-secondary education in marketing/education/business

Tools

CRM

Office software

Job description

Company Description

Focus College is dedicated to student success, welcoming learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their education and career goals. The college focuses on preparing learners to be work ready or to meet university entrance requirements, opening doors to opportunities in local and global markets. Programs emphasize practical, applied knowledge and skills, delivered by instructors with real-world experience in their fields. This approach is designed to equip students with relevant competencies and confidence for their future careers. Focus College positions itself as a supportive pathway to long-term success.

Role Description

The Student Recruitment Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Surrey, BC. This position is responsible for identifying and engaging prospective students through outreach activities, information sessions, and community partnerships. Day-to-day tasks include responding to inquiries, guiding prospective students through admission processes, and conducting campus tours or presentations. The Specialist will collaborate with academic and administrative teams to align recruitment strategies with program offerings and enrollment targets. The role also involves maintaining accurate recruitment records, supporting marketing initiatives, and providing a welcoming and informative experience to all prospective students.

Qualifications

• Recruiting and Hiring skills to effectively attract and select prospective students.
• Interviewing and Communication skills to assess prospective student needs and provide clear, accurate information.
• Training skills to deliver orientation sessions and informational workshops for prospective and newly enrolled students.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple inquiries, events, and application timelines.
• Experience in student services, admissions, or education-related recruitment is an asset.
• Comfort using CRM or student information systems and standard office software.
• Ability to build inclusive relationships with diverse communities and uphold non-discriminatory practices.
• Post-secondary education in marketing, education, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training.