Student Recruitment Specialist

Olds College•Olds, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Domestic Recruitment Team is seeking a passionate and experienced individual 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assess, identify, and launch cutting-edge recruitment strategies that turn prospective leads into the next generation of registered students.
Dive deep into market research and craft insightful briefs to inform big-picture decisions that drive the College’s success.
Plan and lead high-energy recruitment events—from high school tours to major trade shows.
Build and nurture vital relationships with counselors, community leaders, and parents, delivering captivating presentations that bring our programs to life.
Recruit, coach, and manage talented student assistants and ambassadors.
Provide professional development and leadership needed to ensure our student-led support team is high-performing, cohesive, and ready to shine.
Identify ways to sharpen business processes and operations.
Manage recruitment budget with precision, ensuring every dollar is used effectively to maximize impact and reach.