Student Recruitment Adviser – Outreach & Events (Part-Time Regular)

Njoyn; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Njoyn is seeking a Student Recruitment Adviser – Outreach & Events to promote Sheridan College through community-based outreach in Ontario. The role involves engaging with prospective students and key stakeholders, facilitating recruitment initiatives, and providing program information. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in student recruitment or related fields. This is a part-time position offering $30.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in higher education student recruitment.
• Proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience planning and executing small-to-large scale events.

Responsibilities

• Representing Sheridan College at high school visits and community events.
• Delivering presentations and personalized information sessions.
• Planning and executing off-campus recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Advanced diploma or degree in Business, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations

Tools

Office 365

CRM software

Job description

Preference will be given to qualified regular part-time employees within the Part Time Support Staff bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Adviser – Outreach & Events is responsible for promoting Sheridan College to prospective students and key influencers through dynamic, community-based outreach. Acting as a front-line ambassador, the incumbent engages with high schools, community organizations, and the public across the GTA and surrounding regions, delivering presentations and representing Sheridan at events that drive awareness, applications, and enrolment.

This position is focused on developing positive relationships with prospective learners and their support networks, providing accurate program and admissions information, and facilitating access to Sheridan’s academic offerings and student services. The incumbent will also support the planning and execution of off-campus recruitment initiatives and outreach strategies, contributing to the broader goals of the Student Recruitment team. With a strong customer service mindset and ability to adapt to diverse audiences, the Student Recruitment Adviser – Outreach & Events helps position Sheridan as a college of choice within Ontario’s postsecondary landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Professionally representing Sheridan College at high school visits, post-secondary fairs, and community events across Ontario to improve brand awareness and reputation and increase prospective student reach;
• Delivering compelling presentations, panel discussions, and personalized information sessions for prospective students, parents, and educators;
• Working collaboratively with internal faculty and staff, and act as a key liaison for external stakeholders such as guidance counsellors, community groups, and educators, building strong working relationships that support recruitment outcomes;
• Planning and executing off-campus recruitment initiatives including support and logistics coordination, setup, and materials preparation for events and activations of various scales;
• Providing comprehensive advising services on all Sheridan programs, admissions, and support services across various mediums and audiences;
• Inputting and maintaining data within Sheridan’s CRM system, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely engagement tracking;
• Participating in follow-up and outreach campaigns, including personalized communications and touchpoints to support lead nurturing and application conversion;
• Collaborating with full-time Recruitment staff to assess outreach opportunities and contribute to territory planning and engagement strategies;
• Occasionally supporting on-campus and online activity (e.g., open houses, group visits, tours, webinars);
• Participating in collection of event and materials feedback to evaluate ROI and identify opportunities;
• Performing supporting administrative duties related to inventory and data management, communications, scheduling, and reporting;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You have excellent communication and presentation skills and thrive in public-facing roles.

You are highly organized, self-directed, and energized by meaningful interactions that connect prospective students to opportunities for self-discovery and growth.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of an advanced diploma or degree in Business, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience;
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in higher education student recruitment, or experience with sales and/or marketing, preferably in a post-secondary environment;
• A valid G class driver’s license and willingness/availability to travel in province, occasionally for extended periods of time;
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing small-to-large scale events, including staffing complements and related organizational skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal and public-speaking skills;
• Refined written communication skills;
• Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgement and problem-solving skills to assess, navigate and respond to situational needs;
• Proficiency with Office 365, multimedia technology, data collection and customer service management (CRM) software;
• A thorough understanding of Ontario’s education sector, current issues, trends, and legislation.

Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives.?Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty/Department: Office of the Registrar
Campus Location: Hazel McCallion (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Reference #: J0625-0284
Work Categorization: Hybrid | On-Site 50% of the hours
Employee Group: Part-Time Support - Regular
Hourly Rate: $30.64 + 4% in lieu of benefits and paid vacation
Hours/Week: 24 (day, evening and/or weekend hours)
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.