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Student Recruitment Officer - Five Month TERM Job Category: Managerial and Professional Staff Requisition Number: STUDE001587 Posted : April 24, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS B2G2W5, CAN Description Position Title: Student Recruitment Officer Department: Recruitment Position Type: Full-time, Limited Term Contract (5 Months) Classification: MPE Band C Salary Range: $49,003 - $59,845 Posting Date: April 24, 2026 Closing Date: May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM AST Position Description St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a top-ranking Canadian university focused on academic excellence, innovation in teaching and research, service to society and international outreach. The Recruitment Department is seeking a charismatic, adaptable and resultsoriented individual to join our team as a Student Recruitment Officer. The Student Recruitment Officer plays a critical role in the lives of students, effectively supporting them through recruitment, guidance, engagement and enrolment. This position will have a primary focus on supporting student success and will achieve this through relationship building and the delivery of an unparalleled service experience throughout the prospective student life cycle. Key Responsibilities Student Relationship Management Build strong relationships based on trust. Work directly with students and other key stakeholders to support and ensure a positive service experience. Student Recruitment Represent StFX at postsecondary events, education fairs and highschool visits. Serve as a catalyst for supporting firstyear enrolment. Advising Serve as an expert connector, ensuring that students, parents, guidance counsellors and others are well informed on all that StFX offers as a learning community. Event Management Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of recruitmentrelated events for students, parents, guidance counsellors and other influencers. Research, reporting, and analytics Conduct market research, deliver project reports and manage ROI and risk analysis relating to recruitment and 1styear retention efforts. Community Leadership Engage actively in committee, project, or volunteer work at StFX or with external associations and partners. Assist in the delivery of campus tours. Evening and weekend hours are required to attend recruitmentrelated events. Considerable overnight travel is required. Qualifications A Bachelors Degree is required. StFX graduate is preferred. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and inperson. Excellent timemanagement skills and ability to develop and execute a schedule. Must have confidence and desire to share the StFX story. Required to have a strong ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Required to work within a budget and accurately track and submit expenses. Must possess superior judgment and decisionmaking skills. Must be skilled in the design and delivery of presentations, workshops and information sessions. Must be comfortable working in a digital space across a variety of platforms and channels, including social media, Microsoft Office, Banner, Salesforce, etc. Must have a valid drivers licence and passport. StFX is located in Mikmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq), racialised persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at or 9028675038. #J-18808-Ljbffr