Student Recruitment Supervisor

McGill University; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP and TFSA

Vacation and days off

Remote work 2 days/week

Tuition waiver

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal is seeking a Student Recruitment Supervisor to oversee undergraduate recruitment across Canada and international markets. You will plan and execute activities, mentor Student Ambassadors, and coordinate digital communications to engage prospective students and families.

Working with academic units, you will ensure alignment with enrolment objectives, track performance, and report insights.

Qualifications

• Experience advising prospective students on admissions criteria.
• Experience organizing recruitment events and fairs.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends.
• Knowledge of the student life cycle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Represents McGill at domestic and international recruitment events.
• Administers recruitment and yield activities across markets.
• Plans event logistics, budgets, and follow-up activities.
• Supervises Student Ambassadors and Associates.
• Coordinates digital recruitment communications and materials.
• Maintains relationships with schools and partners.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DEC III

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Presentation software

Job description

Position Summary: Reporting to the Student Recruitment Manager, the Student Recruitment Supervisor administers student recruitment activities for undergraduate programs across assigned Canadian and international markets to support McGill University’s enrolment objectives. The incumbent participates in the planning, organization, and monitoring of recruitment activities designed to engage prospective students, applicants, admitted and confirmed students, parents, guidance counsellors, and other stakeholders. The role involves representing the University at recruitment events, including high school visits, fairs, virtual activities, and on- and off-campus events. Working collaboratively with academic units and other University stakeholders, the incumbent supports the alignment of recruitment and yield initiatives with institutional priorities. The position uses the current recruitment software and data to plan, schedule, and track activities. The position supervises Student Ambassadors and Student Recruitment Associates, supports the effective operations of recruitment activities, and supports outreach and digital communication initiatives for prospective and admitted students.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Represents McGill at domestic and international recruitment events, including school visits, fairs, and virtual activities, presenting detailed presentations and comprehensive information to prospective students and their families about academic programs, admission requirements, financial assistance, student services, and career opportunities.
• Administers recruitment and yield activities across assigned markets, including event logistics and planning, stakeholder participation, budget monitoring, follow-up activities, promotional materials, and digital communications.
• Ensures activities are aligned with recruitment objectives.
• Compiles and monitors recruitment activity data, prepares operational reports and identifies issues requiring follow-up.
• Serves as a resource person for prospective students, applicants, guidance counsellors, and school staff in assigned markets.
• Responds to inquiries and provides guidance on admissions, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Stays up to date on new developments, technologies, trends, and university practices and programs, and implements established recruitment procedures and activities in accordance with the unit’s objectives and guidelines.
• Supervises Student Ambassadors and Student Recruitment Associates, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and work allocation, in accordance with University policies and applicable collective agreements.
• Identifies operational issues and opportunities to improve the delivery of recruitment activities within assigned markets.
• Provides recommendations to the Student Recruitment Manager.
• Maintains working relationships with schools, agents, and institutional contacts to coordinate recruitment activities and facilitate communication.
• Maintains working relationships with stakeholders within the unit and the University community by identifying needs, facilitating their participation in recruitment and yield events, and participating in working groups, project teams and committees, as required.
• Participates in recruitment trainings and initiatives to remain well informed of university practices, programs, policies, and best practices.
• Uses the current software to plan, schedule, document, and track recruitment activities.
• Ensures the accuracy of recruitment records, contacts, leads, and recruitment activities.
• Supports the implementation of digital recruitment communications and promotional materials in collaboration with relevant University units.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Experience advising potential students on admissions criteria.
• Knowledge of the student life cycle an asset.
• McGill undergraduate experience an asset.
• Ability to support staff in their daily administrative operations.
• Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and multi-task accurately with attention to detail.
• Experience working in a PC environment using databases, presentation software, web tools, and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and writing skills.
• Proven experience organizing events and fairs locally and at out-of-town venues.
• Experience with professional social media campaigns, creation of dynamic slide presentations, an asset.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Valid Quebec Driver’s license and valid Canadian Passport.
• Ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Fluently bilingual, English and French, spoken and written.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree 1 Year Related Experience with Bachelor’s Degree / DEC III 3 Years Related Experience with DEC III

Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 03) $63,350.00 - $74,530.00 - $85,710.00

Job Profile: MPEX-SAF1A - Student Enrolment - Professional 1 (Excluded)

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: Student Recruitment Manager

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-26

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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