Graduate Programs Recruiter

Position Information
Position Title
Graduate Programs Recruiter

Department/Unit
Faculty of Management - General

Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number
S116-25

Employee Group
DPMG

Position Type
Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)
2 years

Employment Type
Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1

Salary
$5+,555 - $7+,673 per annum

Classification
ADM-05

Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management offers graduate programs that prepare students for leadership in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. With a strong focus on experiential learning, career development, and values-based leadership, our programs include the MBA, MPA, MI, MScB, and Master of Management. Reporting to the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, the Recruitment and Marketing Coordinator promotes these programs and supports enrolment growth. This role leads strategic recruitment initiatives, coordinates marketing activities, and advises prospective students throughout their application journey.

Key Responsibilities
Represent programs at recruitment events, webinars, and outreach opportunities across Canada and beyond
Provide personalized advising and support to prospective students from inquiry through to application
Coordinate marketing materials and digital campaigns in collaboration with internal teams
Track recruitment engagement and outcomes using CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Airtable), and contribute insights to planning
Build relationships with partner institutions, advisors, and organizations to enhance program visibility
Manage day-to-day recruitment operations, including event planning, outreach logistics, and supervision of student staff

Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Domestic and occasional international travel is required to represent Dalhousie’s graduate programs at events, fairs, and partner institutions. During peak recruitment periods, extended hours and travel flexibility may be required.

Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, plus three to five years’ of relevant experience in recruitment, marketing, or consultative sales (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
Proven experience managing recruitment or sales pipelines and using CRM tools to track engagement and outcomes
Exceptional interpersonal and advising skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences, including prospective students and professional stakeholders
Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience leading both in-person and virtual events
Excellent writing and content development skills, with an understanding of audience-specific messaging across channels
Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently; supervisory experience and knowledge of Canadian higher education are considered assets

Assets

Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Relationship Building
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Service

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
07/03/2025

Close Date
07/17/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/1+076

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