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Purpose:
IInternational Recruitment Officers play an important role in York University's international recruitment activities through a variety of methods. This includes delivering recruitment presentations, researching, and contributing to the development of programs, strategies, and marketresearch. International Recruitment Officer contributes to York's goal of developing a vibrant, diverse, and highly academic group of international applicants.
Education:
University degree required. Liberal arts education preferred or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
2 years' recent related experience (e.g., educational liaison in an academic environment, making effective presentations and/or public speaking, attending fairs/events, program/project administration, etc.), advising/counselling, and answering detailed/complex enquiries in a student service area preferred. International travel experience required.
Skills:
- Knowledge of secondary schools' liaison (student recruitment)
- Knowledge of Ontario university system admissions criteria, university programs, and strong familiarity with Canadian and international educational systems
- Advising/counselling skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, for identifying trends in markets, generating ideas and innovative solutions
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Effective relationship building
- Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
- Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural issues and public relations skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to make effective presentations and respond to detailed/complex enquiries
- Exercising good judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills including ability to work independently, meet deadlines, coordinate a number of projects/programs simultaneously in response to changing/conflicting priorities
- Working effectively under pressure of high volume
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Intermediate skills with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Introductory MS Access with the ability to run queries from an established database
- Adept at learning new technology programs and adapting to change
- Social media skills
- Lifting and bending, carrying boxes with a weight of 20-25 pounds.
- Valid passport
- Valid 'G' driver's license with proven good driving record (abstract required)
- Access to a reliable vehicle required
Additional Notes:
Demonstrated commitment to the values of the Division of Students: Collaboration, Care, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Inclusion and Excellence.Please note: This position requires the successful candidate maintain a valid Driver's License and a produce a satisfactory Driver's Abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof of a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract upon being hired.Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.Required to travel extensively and to work flexible hours. Travel requirement between four (4) to ten (10) weeks on average a year. Typically for a duration of two (2) weeks per trip but may be longer.Hours of work:A. During periods of international and domestic travel: Workdays and hours of work will be adjusted to accommodate flight and other travel times to allow for appropriate rest periods upon arrival at the destination and return home, as appropriate to the length of travel and the distance of the destination(s) from Toronto. Days and hours of work at the destination(s) may be adjusted to accommodate local recruitment meetings and events, and other responsibilities as related to the job duties and responsibilities. International and domestic itineraries including travel times, meetings etc. will be confirmed as far in advance as practicable, but no later than six (6) business days prior to departure.B. Attendance at events in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in Ontario: Workdays/hours of work may be altered to accommodate attendance at recruitment and other events related to the responsibilities of the position on evenings and weekends. Event schedules in the GTA and Ontario will be confirmed as far in advance as practicable. C. During periods of time when the incumbent is not required to travel and no events are scheduled which require the attendance of the incumbent, the days and hours of work will be normally Mondayto Friday, 8:30am to 4:30 pmSummer: As above and per the Collective AgreementRequests to work overtime may occur during peak periodsWhat are the peak periods for this position? Septemberâ??early December, February-Mays there any change of hours during peak periods? Yes â??Hours during peak periods: Flexible hours of work required (flex time) and extended time away from home. Travel internationally primarily but not limited to North America, South America, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and domestically within Canada.Is there any time during which vacation is restricted? Yes Define the restriction: Septemberâ??November, February-April
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