Student Recruitment Specialist

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology; Olds; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)

Extended Health, Dental, and Pharmacy

Health Spending Account

Generous Vacation Leave

Holiday Closure

Volunteer leave

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is seeking a Student Recruitment Specialist to develop and execute recruitment strategies, lead campus and province-wide events, and guide student ambassadors. You will collaborate with counselors and community leaders to showcase our programs and opportunities.

Ideal candidates are motivated, people-focused, and able to travel; evenings/weekends may be required. The role offers growth and a dynamic team environment at Olds College.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Highly motivated, positive and enthusiastic.
• Detail oriented and pride in their work.
• Strong relationship building, communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Some evenings and weekends work required.
• Travel to recruitment events outside Olds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch recruitment strategies by analyzing market data and creating briefs to inform college decisions.
• Be the Face of Olds College: plan and lead high-energy recruitment events and build relationships with counselors and community leaders.
• Lead and mentor student assistants and ambassadors to ensure a high‑performing, cohesive team.
• Improve processes and manage recruitment budget to maximize impact.

Skills

People-focused

Relationship building

Communication

Event planning

Social media

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

About Olds College Of Agriculture & Technology

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands‑on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada's Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

The Opportunity - Student Recruitment Specialist (Permanent Full-Time)

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement Job Classification: Technician II (36.25)

The Domestic Recruitment Team is seeking two passionate and experienced individuals to develop, support and participate in student recruitment activities.

This unique role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and engaging work environment, support meaningful experiences for prospective students, and help showcase the culture and community at Olds College, both on campus and throughout the province.

We Are Looking For

• People-focused problem solver: Success in this role depends on building strong relationships, communicating effectively, and working collaboratively to find solutions.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative: This role requires strong attention to detail while balancing independent work and effective collaboration within a team environment.
• Willingness to participate in promotional content: This position involves engaging with social media platforms and appearing in photos or content used for marketing and college-related communications.
• Agricultural Interest/Experience: Someone who is able to connect with prospective students and other stakeholders about how our programs are connected to the industry is an asset.

What You Will Be Doing

• Mastermind Strategic Growth: You won't just follow a plan; you'll assess, identify, and launch cutting-edge recruitment strategies that turn prospective leads into the next generation of registered students. By diving deep into market research and crafting insightful briefs, you'll be the go-to expert informing the big-picture decisions that drive the College's success.
• Be the Face of Olds College: Take center stage as you plan and lead high-energy recruitment events- from high school tours to major trade shows. You'll build and nurture vital relationships with counselors, community leaders, and parents, delivering captivating presentations that bring our programs to life.
• Inspire and Lead Tomorrow's Leaders: Step into a leadership role by recruiting, coaching, and managing our talented student assistants and ambassadors. You'll provide the professional development and leadership needed to ensure our student‑led support team is high‑performing, cohesive, and ready to shine.
• Drive Innovation and Excellence: Help us work smarter by identifying ways to sharpen our business processes and operations. As a steward of our resources, you'll manage your recruitment budget with precision, ensuring every dollar is used effectively to maximize our impact and reach

What You Bring To The Role

• Successful candidates must have a driver's license.
• Highly motivated, positive and enthusiastic
• Detailed oriented and takes pride in their work
• Strong relationship building, communication and collaboration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Required to work some evenings and weekends.
• Travel to recruitment events outside of Olds, Alberta that may require overnight stays in accommodations paid for by the college.

In the 2025-28 Strategic Plan Deep Roots, Bold Futures, t here are three clear priorities - purposeful leadership in agricultural education, supporting our students and people, and strengthening partnerships. These priorities are focused and achievable within this three-year timeframe, and ensure we concentrate on what matters most to our students, staff and the agricultural industry we serve.

Together, we are building a stronger, more unified future for Olds College.

Olds College Offers a Competitive Benefit Plan

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)
• Extended Health, Dental, and Prescription Drugs benefits
• Health/Personal Spending Account
• Generous Vacation Leave
• Paid Holiday Closure
• 'Olds College in the Community' volunteer leave
• Professional development and opportunities for growth, including employee and family tuition waivers

We thank all individuals for their interest in this position. We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process. At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Olds College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.