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Manager, Outreach and Recruitment (Permanent, Full-time)


Company : St. Jerome''s University


Location : waterloo, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Hiring Range: $79,308 - $87,708Benefits: Extended health, dental, life insurance, long term disability, pension, vacation, tuition benefit, travel medical coverage, Employee and Family Assistance ProgramWork Location: On campus with opportunity of 2 days/week remote; some out of town travel requiredDepartment: Outreach, Recruitment, and Admissions POSITION PROFILEThe Manager, Outreach and Recruitment is responsible for prospective undergraduate student outreach and recruitment, management of recruitment staff including co-op students and volunteers, and working with senior leadership on enrolment management strategy. They play a critical role in the implementation of St. Jeromes specific scholarships and awards. The Manager, Outreach and Recruitment is a key representative of St. Jeromes University, developing and maintaining networks throughout St. Jeromes, and in particular with the University of Waterloos Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment team, Student Awards and Financial Aid team, the Faculty of Arts, and the wider community with a particular focus on teachers, guidance counsellors, and leaders at local school boards. About St. Jeromes UniversityAt. St. Jeromes University, we embrace and celebrate the philosophy of educating the whole person intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our commitment to academic excellence and to the integration of knowledge, research, and experiential learning allows us to inspire learning and discovery not only in our students but also in those with whom we interact. The Universitys mission focuses on preparing leaders who are conscious of the diversity, complexity and richness of the human experience and are formed here to contribute thoughtfully, creatively and positively to the common good of society. We foster a respectful, inclusive community that is centered on the well-being of our students, staff, and faculty, and the promotion of the common good, consistent with the ideals of the contemporary Roman Catholic Church.How will you contribute as the Manager, Outreach and Recruitment?Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders at SJU, UW, AFIW, and the wider external community partners including prospective students and parents, guidance staff within the secondary school system, and recruitment staff from other universitiesCollaborate and partner with the University of Waterloo, in particular the Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment team, and other AFIW partners in initiatives that support the overall recruitment strategies of the universityPlan and execute on-site outreach, recruitment, and admissions events, in collaboration with various campus partners including academic departments, campus ministry, development, and student affairsDevelop, implement, manage, evaluate, and enhance the recruitment plan and supports SJU enrolment targets for co-registered and residential studentsDevelop, manage, and oversee a plan for travel to strategically selected high schoolsInform and coordinate the applicant communication plan and offer acceptance strategy Research, analyze, and apply current and historical enrolment data in combination with demographics of SJU target audience to determine trends, future opportunities, and inform strategyCollaborate with the Vice President Academic and Dean on strategic enrollment planning and act as representative on admissions matters Advance the strategy and lead the implementation of St. Jeromes entrance scholarships and awards Responsible for the recruitment, management, and evaluation of recruitment staff and campus tour guides Maintain effective administrative support systems and student records Manage the outreach and recruitment budgetsAs a successful Manager, Outreach and Recruitment you possess:Undergraduate degree required; liberal arts discipline preferred 3+ years of student recruitment experience required showing progression of responsibilitySupervisory experience an assetExperience working in a university environment and understanding of student demographics including awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic, and other relevant factors in recruitment marketsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skillsDemonstrated budget management skills Demonstrates maturity, confidence, and competence sufficient to provide effective, credible representation of St. Jeromes University at high school and educational events and on interuniversity committeesAbility to exercise diplomacy, tact, and confidentialityMust have a valid G drivers license and a clean driving abstractMust be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector background check The Way We Work & Live At St. Jeromes, we embrace the Catholic philosophy of attending to the needs of our students as whole people through education and formation, and this philosophy extends to the way we work with our employees. We strive to foster a culture where everyone feels welcome, supported, and can flourish personally and professionally.St. Jeromes University is a Catholic University that welcomes people from all religious, cultural and socio-demographic backgrounds who embrace our mission and the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility as central to the mission of a Catholic university.We acknowledge, with respect, that St. Jerome's University and the University of Waterloo reside and operate on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our University is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land Frederick Haldimand granted to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River in 1784 that includes 10 kilometers on both sides of the Grand River and extends from its source to Lake Erie.We give thanks for the privilege to work and live on this land, and we are committed to building respectful relationships with Indigenous people and communities, to enhance our knowledge, and learn how we can have an active role in reconciliation. To Apply: Please send your application to sjuhr@uwaterloo.ca by Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, Attention: Dr. Carol Ann MacGregor, Vice President Academic and DeanThe University respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.