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For all Administrative postings please disregard the following statement. Employment Status Full Time Employment Type Regular Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Student Recruitment Services, the Future Student Advisor represents and promotes CNC and its programs, services, awards and financial aid. The Future Student Advisor is a member of a highly motivated, professional recruitment team that is involved in recruitment planning, strategic development, and the implementation of approved activities in order to contribute to CNC’s enrolment goals.

This position is responsible for supporting student recruitment activities from enquiry to acceptance into the College. Various recruitment methods will be utilized including: face-to-face presentations, email, the web, social networking sites, and other emerging technologies. As the critical link in establishing access to educational opportunities at CNC, the Future Student Advisor will develop relationships with prospective students to assist them in reaching their academic and career goals.
Planning
Participates in the development of an annual recruitment plan that is designed to accomplish the goals established in the College Strategic Plan and Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) Plan.
Prepares yearly comparative analysis reports or other reports as requested.

Enhance the visibility of the College and inspire and motivate prospective students to become qualified and enrolled at CNC by promoting the College’s academic programs and services through a variety of platforms including: face-to-face appointments, secondary school visits, campus tours, and college and community events.
Works closely with College staff, faculty, and administrators to assist applicants in becoming qualified applicants and enrolled at CNC.
Be aware of and work collaboratively with other Future Student Advisors, student affairs staff, and academic team members to meet institutional enrolment targets and objectives.
Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including parents and family members of prospective students, secondary school counsellors, teachers and staff, as well as valued community and industry partners.
Coordinate CNC faculty classroom visits to secondary schools.
Responds to inquiries from prospective students in-person, through various technology including, but not limited to email, and phone.
Represents the College at external and internal events including Open Houses, career fairs, program discovery, Student for a Day, education seminars, and secondary school parent advisory groups.
Coordinates and attends secondary school visits.
Based on recruitment plans and goals, travels with the Post-Secondary British Columbia (PSBC) representatives and represents the College on the committee.
Coordinates recruitment activities with employment and transition agencies and other organizations throughout the community.
Through self-directed learning and/or professional development, remain current with all policies, procedures and processes with respect to student recruitment, application process & admissions.
Research and Analysis
Update, monitor, and track prospective student data, using that information to maintain consistent connection with prospective students and guide them through to acceptance.
Monitors changes to competitors’ programs and promotional materials to ensure competitiveness of college programs.
Assist in the production of social media marketing materials.
Creates and maintains contact lists with secondary school counselors and teachers.
Assists in developing marketing plans and initiatives regarding student recruitment for different programming areas.
Open House and guidance counsellor update meetings).
Assists in the execution of other college student events (i.e. campus orientation and convocation).
You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) specializing in Business, Marketing or relevant field of study.
~2 years or more directly related experience in student recruitment, admissions, academic advising or related student services department, and/or marketing, communications or related communications services department

Familiarity with the secondary and post-secondary environment, as well as the life cycle of a student from recruitment to graduation is essential.
Outstanding interpersonal and promotional skills are required, including experience in public speaking with diverse and different sized audiences, both in-person and virtual.
Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to make effective recruitment presentations to groups of prospective students and their influencers, both in-person and virtually.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Working knowledge and experience with a Student Information System and Client Relationship Management system is an asset.
A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and a clear Criminal Records Check. Must be eligible to hold a valid passport and gain entry to foreign countries.
Band H Grade NA Salary $67,818 per year Location Prince George CNC Campus Prince George Province BC Country Canada Department Marketing & Events
Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)