Recruitment & Events Asst Penticton

OKANAGAN COLLEGE
Okanagan College transforms lives and communities. We are one of Canada's leading colleges. We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees. We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture. We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners. We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.

Position Title:
Recruitment & Events Assistant

Competition Number:
C001464

Division/Portfolio:
Office of the Registrar

Department/Program:
Registrar's Office

Campus/Centre:
Penticton

Position Summary:

Under the limited supervision of the Associate Registrar, Enrolment Services and the Regional Dean, the Recruitment & Events Assistant provides exceptional client service to applicants, prospective and current students, and other stakeholders on a variety of recruitment related initiatives and events. Working with faculty, administrators, recruitment committees and other stakeholders, the Assistant coordinates and administers a variety of recruitment related initiatives and events and other duties required in the Office of the Registrar and at their regional campus.

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and graduation from a four-year degree program in marketing, business, public relations, or related discipline. Over two years and up to four years related experience in event organization and marketing with experience in post-secondary student recruitment, program promotion, public speaking and presentations to large groups. Experience in web and digital recruitment and presenting virtually is preferred. Experience working with the local South Okanagan-Similkameen communities including working with local partners, agencies, and schools is desired. This includes conducting presentations and workshops, organizing activities and events, and executing short- and long-term strategic plans.

Skills and Abilities:

• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills and ability to resolve sensitive issues
• Exceptional listening and professional communication skills, focused on tact and diplomacy
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge and experience with student record systems
• Aptitude for learning and working with new systems and software
• Effective problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to exercise initiative, self-development, good judgment and critical thinking
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Collaborates with others and maintains positive working relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in web and digital recruitment and presenting virtually is preferred. Experience working with the local South Okanagan-Similkameen communities including working with local partners, agencies, and schools is desired. This includes conducting presentations and workshops, organizing activities and events, and executing short- and long-term strategic plans.

Appointment Type:
Support - Regular Full-time

Appointment Start Date:
04/01/2021

Schedule:
8 am/8:30 am to 4 pm/4:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays. Some evening and weekend work is required in which case the expectation is that the Recruitment and Events Assist flex their time. Some overnight travel may also be required.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate:
$47,847 - $54,693

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chair Person and Human Resources if they want a Union observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Posting Opening Date:
01/22/2021

Posting Closing Date:
02/14/2021

APPLICATIONS:

To apply for this position, please go to the following website: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca and complete an on-line application.