Student Recruitment Officer

Seneca Polytechnic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Polytechnic seeks a Student Recruitment Officer to promote programs and pathways to prospective students across secondary and non-secondary channels. You will travel to campuses, high schools and community locations, delivering engaging presentations and advising on pathways, transfer options, and admissions.

You will use CRM tools for lead tracking, participate in events, and partner with Marketing and academic areas to optimize recruitment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Community Services, or related field.
• Three years of progressive experience in presenting to medium or large groups.
• Experience in a post-secondary system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers virtual and/or in-person presentations to diverse audiences on Seneca programs and services.
• Advises prospective students and stakeholders at school visits and events about programs, pathways and admission requirements.
• Collaborates with teams to develop presentations for various audiences.
• Supports planning and execution of recruitment events on and off campus.
• Builds and maintains relationships with high-school partners and community organizations to support recruitment strategies.

Skills

Labour market knowledge

Self-motivation

Customer service

Innovation mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Marketing or PR or Community Services

Job description

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Officer works as a member of the Seneca Student Recruitment team whose primary function is to promote Seneca programs and pathways, both private and public, to secondary and non-secondary prospective students. Through effective relationship building with external stakeholders (i.e., high school contacts and community agencies), the incumbent will deliver engaging in-person and virtual presentations to promote Seneca programs and services, offer ongoing one-on-one advising support to prospective students to increase enrolment, and effectively leverage Seneca contact management tool to manage lead information. The Student Recruitment Officer will promote active and ongoing participation in Seneca recruitment strategies, initiatives, and events.

This role involves travel to all Seneca campuses as well as off campus locations (such as high schools and community organizations).

Occasional overtime may be required for presentations or events, which can take place during evenings or on weekends.

Responsibilities

Outreach Activities

• Delivers virtual and/or in-person presentations to a wide range of audiences on Seneca programs, pathways, services, procedures, processes, and student experiences.
• Advises prospective students, influencers and key stakeholders at school and community visits (local, provincial, and national) and during scheduled office hours about Seneca programs and services, degree transfer agreements and pathway opportunities, policies, and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with the Student Recruitment team, Marketing and Communications and various Seneca academic and service areas to provide input into the development of presentations to be delivered to a variety of audiences.
• Supports the planning and execution of small- and large-scale recruitment events and initiatives, both on campus and off site.
• Develops and maintains strong, ongoing relationships with high-school guidance, staff, school boards, community organizations and other key educational stakeholders to encourage long term recruitment strategies.

Prospect and Applicant Engagement

• Builds and maintains regular and consistent communication with prospective students and applicants throughout all aspects of the application and conversion cycle.
• Proactively reaches out to prospective students, applicants, influencers or stakeholders via phone, email, text, live chat, or virtual platforms following outreach visits, major recruitment events (Open House) or initiatives (webinars, tours) and selected digital and advertising campaigns.
• Provides one-on-one advising to prospective students, applicants, influencers, or stakeholders to help walk through and educate on Seneca programs, educational pathways, career planning and pathways, credential upgrading, academic upgrading and application processes and requirements.
• Uses Seneca CRM and marketing automation tools to report consistently on the progress of prospective students and lead activities and follow ups; uses this data to plan future touchpoints, outreach opportunities and review optimization opportunities for future interactions.

Recruitment Strategy

• Provides up-to-date information and strategizes on recommendations to help increase enrolment, in consultation with academic and service areas.
• Develops and conducts campus tours and presentations virtually, off campus or at any of Seneca campuses.
• Arranges and/or conducts workshops for prospective students on topics related to promoting Seneca programs and services.
• Supports the planning and implementation of on-campus special events and open house activities.
• Coordinates and trains student ambassadors for specific events and the general duties as part of the team.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum completed three (3) year diploma or degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Community Services, or a related field. If education is in another field of study, please state how it is relevant.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in a related function involving planning and delivering presentations to medium and large-sized groups.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related function, preferably within the post-secondary system

Skills

• Broad knowledge of current labour trends and the college system in Ontario, with the ability to develop an understanding and extensive knowledge of Seneca and its program offerings, financial aid, and admission requirements.
• Self-directed, with demonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills, and the initiative to identify and action next steps independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Innovative mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel daily and for several days at a time within the province of Ontario. A valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle may be required due to travel for this position.

Note

A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.

A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered as equivalent to the above requirements in the event that there are no internal applicants that meet the qualifications as posted. Equivalency will be assessed by the talent acquisition team.

Job Details

External Posting Date August 26th, 2026

External Closing Date Until f

Job Type Temporary Assignment / Appendix D

Hours 35 hours per week + OT as required

Work Type Hybrid

Shift Monday to Friday (9 00 AM - 5 00 PM)

Ideal Start Date September 1, 2026

End Date November 1, 2027

Number of Openings 1

Posting Intent Immediate Need

Pay Range Payband J - $43.61 - $50.39 (Start rate $43.61)

Job Category Support

Pre‑Employment Verification Process Administrative and Support Positions For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada's leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

We are proud to building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail].