Coordinator, International Recruitment Services

Competition Number:

16-1005

Appointment Type:

Temporary Full-time
 
Not funded in base budget

Start/End:

May 02, 2016 up to May 01, 2018 -
May be extended or end early

Workload:

35 hours per week

Employment Group:

Admin 6

Position:

00587

Location:

Nanaimo Campus

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, International Marketing, Recruitment and Business Development the position will plan and implement marketing plans for the English Language Centre (ELC) and the International High School (THS) at VIU. The position will split responsibilities 50/50 between the ELC and THS.
Duties will include:
The creation and implementation of marketing plans for the ELC and THS.
Recruit students and education agents abroad
Disseminate promotional materials
Represent the ELC and THS both in Canada and abroad at education fairs, government ministries , educational institutions and seminars
Being responsible for the online presence of the ELC & THS including website, social media and online advertising
Research new potential markets for ELC & THS students
Coordinate events both on and off campus (groups range from 2 to 50 participants)
Maintain an awareness of immigration policies & procedures as pertaining to international students for the ELC & THS
The recruiter will work as part of a team with other members of the international marketing team. As part of the marketing team the position will be available to participate in a variety of international initiatives and training contracts.
Position will require significant recruitment/marketing travel and preparation of recruitment reports. Up to 50% of the recruiters time could be spent overseas.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field from an appropriately accredited institution.

One to three years' work experience in marketing and recruitment.
Experience in the development & production of a marketing products on a variety of platforms (eg. Print, web, social media)
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
Demonstrated technology competencies to create various marketing campaigns and maintain excellent communication with prospective students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency in a second language.

Please Submit:

CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Copies of transcripts/credentials/qualifications identified on resume
Name and contact information for three people willing to provide a reference

Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.

Posting Period:

March 17, 2016 - March 30, 2016

Note:

Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.