Marketing and Student Recruitment Coordinator

September 20, 2024

UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS

“To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation and to preserve

 Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin while advancing our goal of Nationhood.”

Employment Opportunity

Marketing and Student Recruitment Coordinator

LOCATION: Nipissing First Nation Head Office OR Munsee Delaware Nation Satellite Office (in office)

Full Time Position with Benefits

 (after successfully completing 3 months of employment)

Salary Range: $62,373 to $70,690

Reporting to the Campus Manager, the Marketing and Student Recruitment Coordinator (MSRC) is responsible for implementing marketing, communication, promotion and recruitment strategies to increase enrolment at the Anishinabek Educational Institute. The MSRC promotes programs and services to prospective students and Indigenous communities in our territory through promotional events and networking. The MSRC will provide accurate and updated information to students, funders and community organizations, and they will collect data on academic trends and needs at the community level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Community College Diploma or University Degree in: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Media, Broadcasting or related field of study;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience promoting, collaborating, coordinating and expanding services or programs;
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant computer systems, programs and software including graphics software), Zoom and able to learn new technologies and tools; and
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and be insurable.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Engaging, active listening, and emotional intelligence skills;
  • Presentation, coordinating, and time management skills;
  • Exhibit positive body language, professional attitudes and behaviours;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin or willingness to learn is an asset; and
  • Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, traditions and communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

   Recruitment:

  • Development and implementation of a recruitment strategy;
  • Coordinating, developing, planning and  attending career, community and education fairs, information sessions, (in person and virtual sessions) and special public events (AEI Day, AEI Open Houses, Convocation);
  • Conducting community outreach activities and making presentations that promotes AEI and its programs and services;
  • Seeking out opportunities and dropping into Anishinabek communities to promote AEI awareness;
  • Working with Program Coordinators in recruitment efforts;
  • Inquiring, collaborating and gathering information and data on trending educational needs of communities;
  • Promoting community-based delivery opportunities;
  • Assisting students in completing applications;
  • Responding to short notice requests and deadlines;
  • Providing equal recruitment activities for each Campus Area (Nipissing and Munsee);
  • Ensuring availability for extensive travel with irregular hours of work; and
  • Other duties as assigned.

Marketing:

  • Maintaining knowledge and awareness of all program deliveries, entrance requirements, placement requirements and funding sources on student programs to be promoted;
  • Collaborating with the appropriate staff in delivering consistent messages on programs, services, marketing, advertising and communication opportunities or strategies for AEI; and ensuring marketing campaigns are geared towards target groups as approved by the Director of Education (DOE);
  • Developing and implementing a marketing strategy in collaboration with the appropriate staff and Campus Managers, which includes advertising communication and recruitment strategies, including direct and digital marketing;
  • Managing post campaign analysis to measure and report on marketing, advertising, communications metrics;
  • Providing the DOE and Campus Managers with quarterly reports on strategies, campaigns and the education needs of Anishinabek communities;
  • Developing recruitment/marketing materials including AEI annual program day planners, bi-annual newsletters, flyers, information folders, posters and rack cards;
  • Developing, procuring and maintaining promotional supplies (pens, mouse pads, etc.);
  • Developing, updating and preparing information packages and presentations on programs and services;
  • Operating camera equipment, to take photographs of scenery, students, or staff for promotional materials; and
  • Coordinating and developing material for AEIs Alumni with the assistance of Office Assistants.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Cover letter; resume; and three employment references;
  • Identify whether the applicant has been previously employed by the Union of Ontario Indians. Note that the organization will conduct a reference check with the previous employee’s immediate supervisor;
  • Identify whether the applicant is a member of one of the 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s. 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act“; and
  • The Anishinabek Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Applications are to be submitted to:

Human Resources Department

Fax: (705) 497-9135 | Email: human.resources@anishinabek.ca

For inquiries or to request a full job description regarding this position, please contact:

Bonnie Reid, Human Resources Coordinator

Email:  bonnie.reid@anishinabek.ca

Miigwech to all applicants for their interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.