Recruitment Officer Job Description

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Recruitment Officer Introduction:

Our mission at ______________________ is to ___________________________. Giving our students the best possible education that prepares them for the workforce is our primary concern. We’re looking for a friendly and organized Recruitment Officer to help us recruit new students for our ________ programs. If you love meeting new people and are interested in sales and marketing, this might be an excellent role for you. This role provides an opportunity to travel across the ____________ (travel range details) to meet incredible people and spread the word about how _________(your school) could change their lives!

Recruitment Officer Responsibilties:

This position reports to our ___________. Duties will include:

• Travelling (give details of travel extent) to promote our school and programs
• Setting up booths and presentations at college tours, school visits, and other info sessions
• Participating in or hosting info sessions for students, school staff, and parents
• Organizing and distributing recruitment marketing materials
• Using social media for recruitment marketing initiatives
• Referring prospective students to specific program directors for additional information
• Building great relationships with schools, colleges, and other community groups to promote our programs
• Meeting with guidance counselors and teachers to promote our school and programs
• Responding to information requests
• Providing students with scholarship and bursary information as applicable
• Researching competitors and their marketing strategies
• Participating in committees to share recruitment marketing insights and key experiences
• Other duties as assigned

Recruitment Officer Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or another relevant degree
• 1-3 years experience in recruitment would be considered an asset but not required
• Alumni of our organization should identify themselves in their application
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Recruitment Officer Core Skills:

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly, engaging personality
• Presentation skills
• Professional email communication
• Multi-tasking
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Travel
• Ability to work under pressure
• Social Media
• Independent work
• MS Office Products

Alongside Pro-Tip

Recruitment and admissions departments vary in size. The responsibilities of a Recruitment Officer may differ from school to school. Some may be a mix of recruitment and admissions duties. Other roles may be mostly meeting one-on-one with prospective students and delivering presentations. Be sure to outline responsibilities in the job posting. These details give job seekers a realistic idea of what the role will involve.