• Job Description

  Req#: 34719

  Date Posted: 11/01/2023
  Req ID: 34719
  Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
  Department: UTSC:Dept-Management
  Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
  Position Number: 00055763

  About us:
  
  The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

  
  UTSC Management is a world leader in providing business education that is heavily influenced by experiential learning and internationalization. Combining rigorous academics with intensive Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and professional skills development, our signature Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program educates more than 3,000 students annually in every functional area of business management as a foundation with the option to specialize, while more than 70% of students elect to pursue 12 months of paid co-op employment during their degree studies. Our additional academic offerings include the University of Toronto’s only undergraduate international business program (Management and International Business: MIB), the Double Degree in Quantitative Finance and Statistics (BBA + BSc), Canada’s only Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin), and the Combined Degree Program in Accounting and Finance (BBA + MAccFin). Together with more than 50 appointed faculty members, 40 staff, over 300 industry and community partners annually, and a global alumni network exceeding 14,000 U of T Scarborough Management and Economics graduates, we are proud to guarantee that 100% of Management students complete one or more WIL experiences prior to graduation.

  This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

  
  Your opportunity:
  
  Under the general direction of the Managing Director and with leadership guidance from the Senior Marketing and Communications Strategist, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and supporting functions related to marketing UTSC Management undergraduate degree programs to prospective students. Working in regular consultation with the UTSC Admissions and Student Recruitment area and leveraging a strong equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens, the role will significantly contribute to creating pathways for equity-deserving students to engage with the UTSC Management community and access the highest level of business education from Canada’s top-ranked university. The incumbent will earn their reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, empathic, and innovative connector who helps drive record levels of demand for UTSC Management programs.

  
  Your responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing marketing plans to amplify awareness of and interest in UTSC Management programs.
  • Fostering positive relationships with prospective students through conceptualizing, organizing, and executing local school visits, campus tours, and related recruitment events and activations in collaboration with the UTSC Admissions and Student Recruitment team.
  • Drafting and delivering student recruitment presentations and developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
  • Building and maintaining a network of external contacts to support recruitment strategies
  • Advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes by providing a range of options
  • Coordinating admission processes with departmental/divisional contacts
  • Conducting data analysis to inform recruitment strategies and plans
  • Keeping well-informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as industry best practices and trends

  Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience in undergraduate student recruitment, student life, and/or admissions, including experience presenting to diverse groups and advising prospective students and parents.
  • Experience with digital and print content production and developing marketing collateral targeted to priority audiences.
  • Experience in event planning and execution, as well as demonstrated business use of social media tools (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
  • Experience developing, using and maintaining database systems.
  • Demonstrated superior communication (oral, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with issues and trends in student recruitment, student life, and communications.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Canva Pro
  • Highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills characterized by honesty, integrity, and problem-solving.
  • Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

  
  Assets (Nonessential):

  • Knowledge of the University of Toronto regulations, practices, programs, and admissions requirements

  
  To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Meticulous
  • Persuasive
  • Possess a positive attitude

  Note :

  • This is a term position from December 2023 to December 2024.
  • Please ensure to include a cover letter with your application when applying.
  • A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

  Closing Date: 11/09/2023, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Term
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
  USW Pay Band 12 -- $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
  Job Category: Student Services

  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.

• About the company

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