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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Student Recruitment Manager, the Student Recruitment Supervisor administers student recruitment activities for undergraduate programs across assigned Canadian and international markets to support McGill University’s enrolment objectives. The incumbent participates in the planning, organization, and monitoring of recruitment activities designed to engage prospective students, applicants, admitted and confirmed students, parents, guidance counsellors, and other stakeholders. The role involves representing the University at recruitment events, including high school visits, fairs, virtual activities, and on- and off-campus events. Working collaboratively with academic units and other University stakeholders, the incumbent supports the alignment of recruitment and yield initiatives with institutional priorities. The position uses the current recruitment software and data to plan, schedule, and track activities. The position supervises Student Ambassadors and Student Recruitment Associates, supports the effective operations of recruitment activities, and supports outreach and digital communication initiatives for prospective and admitted students.
Primary Responsibilities:
Represents McGill at domestic and international recruitment events, including school visits, fairs, and virtual activities, presenting detailed presentations and comprehensive information to prospective students and their families about academic programs, admission requirements, financial assistance, student services, and career opportunities.
Administers recruitment and yield activities across assigned markets, including event logistics and planning, stakeholder participation, budget monitoring, follow-up activities, promotional materials, and digital communications. Ensures activities are aligned with recruitment objectives
Compiles and monitors recruitment activity data, prepares operational reports and identifies issues requiring follow-up.
Serves as a resource person for prospective students, applicants, guidance counsellors, and school staff in assigned markets. Responds to inquiries and provides guidance on admissions, programs, policies, and procedures.
Stays up to date on new developments, technologies, trends, and university practices and programs, and implements established recruitment procedures and activities in accordance with the unit’s objectives and guidelines.
Supervises Student Ambassadors and Student Recruitment Associates, including recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and work allocation, in accordance with University policies and applicable collective agreements.
Identifies operational issues and opportunities to improve the delivery of recruitment activities within assigned markets. Provides recommendations to the Student Recruitment Manager.
Maintains working relationships with schools, agents, and institutional contacts to coordinate recruitment activities and facilitate communication.
Maintains working relationships with stakeholders within the unit and the University community by identifying needs, facilitating their participation in recruitment and yield events, and participating in working groups, project teams and committees, as required.
Participates in recruitment trainings and initiatives to remain well informed of university practices, programs, policies, and best practices.
Uses the current software to plan, schedule, document, and track recruitment activities. Ensures the accuracy of recruitment records, contacts, leads, and recruitment activities.
Supports the implementation of digital recruitment…