Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator

Summary

The University of Waterloo is seeking an Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator to join the Faculty of Engineering's Dean of Engineering Office. This permanent, full-time position involves developing strategic undergraduate recruitment communications and initiatives to support the Faculty's annual recruitment plans. The role includes responsibility for recruitment events, content development for print and online communications, digital media, social media, and post-communications analysis. The Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator will conduct research for recruitment initiatives, build relationships with prospective students, families, and internal university stakeholders, and represent the Faculty on relevant committees. Key duties include managing the Faculty's social media strategy, planning and executing recruitment events (on-campus, OUF, virtual), and acting as a primary contact for prospective students and parents. The position also involves training and supervising a co-op student. Required qualifications include a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate (an undergraduate Bachelor's program is preferred), at least three years of professional experience in a not-for-profit marketing and/or communications role (preferably in a post-secondary setting), and experience with persuasive writing, relationship building, and presentation delivery. Familiarity with social media platforms and student recruitment practices is also desirable.