Regional Education Specialist, Alberta - (P0511)

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Royal Roads University
Edmonton, Calgary
Remote
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
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Be part of an innovative, dynamic organization

At Royal Roads University we pride ourselves on creating a work environment that mirrors the philosophy and values that underpin the programs we offer our learners. The curricular themes of leadership, conflict management, sustainability and entrepreneurship are ingrained in the structure and daily operation of our university.

A career at Royal Roads University means being part of an innovative, dynamic organization. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a workplace culture where we value creativity, accountability and caring, and where teamwork, service excellence, innovation and having fun are the norm, not the exception.

Regional Education Specialist, Alberta - (P0511)

Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future.

The Regional Education Specialist, Alberta, works remotely within a team responsible for supporting several student recruitment channels for Royal Roads University. Each Regional Education Specialist acts as the key liaison to their assigned School(s), units or regions. With responsibility for their assigned portfolio, the Specialist communicates, coordinates, implements, evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of multi-channel student recruitment efforts.

The Regional Education Specialist:

  • strongly focuses on domestic student recruitment in the Alberta market with Calgary and Edmonton as primary locations;
  • supports the domestic student recruitment team within the Canadian market; and,
  • supports international student recruitment efforts up to 10% of the time.

The Specialist maintains comprehensive knowledge of the post-secondary sector, Royal Roads University, its program offerings and the assigned region and commits to creative and innovative recruitment within the context of their portfolio.

The Specialist establishes and adheres to administrative processes, procedures and ensures smooth operations by bridging the work of the unit with key stakeholders, faculty, partners, prospects and students.

Our ideal Candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to travel within the province and occasionally within Canada.

Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in business or communications plus a minimum five years’ related experience in a post-secondary environment (student/academic advising, student recruitment, student services, partnership development, education abroad or similar), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Strong understanding and proven ability to build sales funnels or recruit prospective students of all demographics.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a disciplined self-starter, taking initiative where appropriate.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and public speaking skills with the ability to adapt speaking and presentation style to the audience.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and a general understanding of communication protocol and etiquette as they vary across cultures and organizations.
  • Experience with planning physical and virtual events varying in scale and scope, including demonstrated ability to positively represent the University, host guests, and lead the agenda of events.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise a high degree of discretion.
  • Local and national travel will be required as well as evening and weekend hours.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

An ideal candidate would also possess (asset, not required):

  • Royal Roads University education
  • Fluency in a language in addition to English
  • Experience studying, working and/or travelling abroad.

This is a temporary, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week for a two-year term. This position has been evaluated at MPT-B with a salary range of $69,908 (minimum) to $82,147 (midpoint) to $94,387 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will normally be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity. The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at human.resources@royalroads.ca attention: Abbi Rogers or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process.

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