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Recruitment Officer - Equity, Outreach and Support

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON

Job Details

Recruitment Officer - Equity, Outreach and Support

Date Posted: 09/16/2024
Req ID: 39730
Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: University Admissions and Outreach
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00029218

Description:

About us:

The Office of Student Recruitment (OSR) in the Division of Enrolment Services is responsible for the strategic, university-wide approach to student recruitment to target and attract students to the University of Toronto. Working closely with academic divisions, OSR is responsible for regularly planning, implementing, assessing and revising a full spectrum of student recruitment initiatives.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Assistant Director, University Student Recruitment - Equity & Outreach and supporting other members of the Office of Student Recruitment and related tri-campus offices, the Recruitment Officer – Equity, Outreach and Support is responsible for positively working with, and representing the tri campus offices at the University of Toronto as a shared service to assist with the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives to recruit well-qualified students from under-represented groups to the University of Toronto.

The incumbent will: work with the Assistant Director, University Student Recruitment - Equity & Outreach to gather information on strategies that have been successful in promoting post-secondary education within under-represented communities including resources and initiatives; work with student groups (e.g. Black Students Association, First Nations House, first generation organizations) to promote outreach to community groups and schools; build and maintain knowledge and data related to recruiting students from underrepresented communities; and provide admissions counselling to prospective under-represented undergraduate students, their families, high schools officials, and general public by phone, e-mail, and in person.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Fostering and maintaining a network of external contacts to support recruitment strategies
  • Implementing community relations outreach plans for targeted audiences
  • Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
  • Promoting programs at recruitment events
  • Delivering student recruitment presentations
  • Liaising with contacts to facilitate and initiate outreach opportunities
  • Keeping well-informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum four (4) years related experience in undergraduate student recruitment, within a large post-secondary institution
  • Demonstrated experience working with under-represented groups and equity initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience advising prospective students and parents
  • Demonstrated experience conducting recruitment presentations to a large and diverse audience
  • Experience with web content development, data collection and manipulation, and generating reports and statistical data
  • Experience using and maintaining an online database
  • Excellent knowledge of University of Toronto programs and admission requirements; Strong understanding of University of Toronto commitment to principles of equity and knowledge of supporting programs
  • Must have strong oral and written communication
  • Strong customer service, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including in-depth working knowledge of and extensive experience with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, HTML and Content Management Systems; Familiarity with ROSI or similar student information system
  • Must have a strong, demonstrated interest in Social Media communications and their applications
  • Reliable – possessing sound judgement, flexible with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • At all times demonstrate a desire for learning from all contexts, enthusiasm for new knowledge
  • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team, and collaboratively with colleagues from other post-secondary institutions
  • Must be willing to travel outside of the GTA when necessary, sometimes overnight
  • Valid driver’s license mandatory


Assets (Nonessential):

  • University of Toronto graduate preferred
  • Experience with CRM database is a definite asset


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Multi-tasker
  • Responsible
  • Team player

Closing Date: 09/25/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $79,874. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $102,147. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


Job Segment: Recruiting, Database, CRM, Equity, Financial, Human Resources, Technology, Finance

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

 

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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