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Reporting to the Director of Communications & Development, the Recruitment and Events Coordinator leads organizational efforts related to student recruitment, promotions and events.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of the Recruitment and Events Assistant.
- Build cooperative working relationships with a wide range of staff, students and other stakeholders.
- Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment, promotions and event initiatives and plans.
- Coordinate face-to-face opportunities for public relations, promotions and marketing of the College through career fairs, trade shows and events.
- Assist in developing and implementing approved new technology recruitment and student communication initiatives.
- Make recommendations on recruitment processes including student data management systems.
- Develop and deliver presentations to currents students, prospective students (including the underemployed and unemployed), parents, other key influencers and influencing agencies, secondary school personnel and the general public.
- Create marketing plans for individual events.
- Liaise with regional staff to support events at each Great Plains College location.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Education
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Budget management
- A solid understanding of marketing and public relations
- Competency with media and community relations
- An aptitude for preparing and delivering public presentations
- Excellent project management skills
- Valid drivers license (or equivalent) with an acceptable record; and a willingness to travel.
Travel
- Traveling and flexibility of hours are requirements of this position.
- Extensive travel (primarily in-province, but may involve out-of-province travel) and working on evenings and weekends are frequent occurrences.