Digital Recruitment Communications and Events Specialist "IV" (2026-13-14) at University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Communications, Marketing, Student Recruitment, Content Management Systems, Marketing Automation, Event Coordination, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO, Social Media Engagement, Writing and Editing, Data Protection, CRM Systems

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

POSITION TITLE: Digital Recruitment Communications & Events Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Classification “IV” per Schedule A of the collective agreement DEPARTMENT: Enrolment Management - Domestic Recruitment HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To drive domestic undergraduate recruitment through targeted digital communications and high-impact recruitment events. The role supports informed student decision-making from inquiry through enrolment by delivering timely, relevant, and engaging outreach. It contributes to institutional enrolment and conversion goals through coordinated, student-centered engagement strategies. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate will possess: • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field. • Minimum of two years of experience in digital communications, marketing, or student recruitment, preferably in higher education. • Experience creating or supporting digital content and graphics for communications or marketing purposes. • Experience using content management systems and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Eloqua) to deliver digital communications. • Experience using student information systems (e.g., Oracle Student Services) to support recruitment and engagement initiatives. • Experience supporting or coordinating events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong writing and editing ability. • Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively across technical and functional teams. • Proficiency with commonly used internet, communication, and productivity applications, including Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent design software. • Knowledge of marketing-related legal requirements, including data protection, copyright, accessibility standards, and anti-spam legislation (e.g., AODA, CASL, GDPR). • Awareness of current digital marketing trends, social media engagement strategies, and search engine optimization. • Knowledge of digital recruitment strategies for higher education, including social media, email marketing, virtual events, and SEO to engage prospective students. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience using CRM systems or student engagement platforms to support communications or marketing initiatives. • Experience implementing brand guidelines to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity. • Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content and communications. • Experience in higher education recruitment or student engagement initiatives. Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise. In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

Responsibilities

Drive domestic undergraduate recruitment through targeted digital communications and high-impact recruitment events. Support student decision-making from inquiry to enrolment using student-centered engagement strategies.