student recruiter - post-secondary education

Birmingham International Collegiate of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Toronto seeks a temporary position for a Communications and Counselling Specialist. The candidate will develop communication strategies, supervise staff, and provide counsel to international students. A Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of related experience are required. This role offers a fast-paced work environment with travel opportunities.

Benefits

Commission

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must have a valid working status in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies and programs.
• Supervise professional and support staff and students.
• Counsel students regarding personal and social issues.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Reliability

Integrity

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Temporary position. Working language: English. Hours: 40 hours per week.

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Vietnamese
• Cantonese
• Turkish
• Korean
• Chinese

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private school
• High school
• Education

Tasks

• Develop communication strategies
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, aptitude and interest tests
• Refer students to other specialized services when required
• Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Develop guidance and counselling programs
• Counsel students regarding personal and social issues
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies
• Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers
• Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions
• Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues
• Attend educational conferences and workshops

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Target audience

• International students

Field work location experience

• Overseas

Counselling specialization

• Academic program or credit evaluation
• Study skills
• Special education
• Multicultural adjustment
• Gifted learners
• Career or post-secondary training orientation

Area of specialization

• International exchange education

Transportation/travel information

• Will travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)