International Recruitment Specialist

at  University of Waterloo

Responsible for implementing international undergraduate marketing and recruitment initiatives

• Researches, develops, executes, and enhances appropriate off-campus international undergraduate recruitment initiatives
• Leads proactive off-campus international recruitment events, including but not limited to presentations and networking with guidance counsellors, school officials, parents, alumni, business representatives, and the media
• Manages positive and effective relationships with prospective students, applicants, and parents; recruitment and admission specialists from other Canadian and international institutions; guidance counsellors, teachers, and school officials; Waterloo students and alumni; representatives of international businesses and government-related agencies, such as Canadian embassy officials, current and potential co-op employers, and current and potential exchange partners
• Ensures the development and execution of scripts, visual presentations, and display materials appropriately targeted for international audiences
• Ensures the timely, accurate, consistent, and ongoing follow-up with key audiences throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle, including responses to direct in-person or email inquiries from prospective students, applicants, and counsellors encountered by Waterloo representatives during international visits and events
• When on campus, as needed, responsible for hosting international guests, including but not limited to delegations and school groups
• Proactively investigates and facilitates other departments’ initiatives and faculty outreach activities that support the university’s international strategic objectives
• As needed, represents Waterloo with key international professional and government organizations that have a significant impact on Waterloo’s ability to meet international target

Responsible for significant international travel to represent Waterloo

• Organizes and co-ordinates travel to and in-person encounters with international prospective students and influencers, including organizing a well-developed travel plan and creatively solving any problems that may arise
• Travels outside of Canada, often for several weeks at a time, in order to attend globalization conferences and international education fairs and to act as Waterloo’s face-to-face spokesperson with key audiences in strategically selected international markets, including but not limited to prospective students and their families; Canadian embassy and consulate staff; international counsellors; Canadian colleagues responsible for international recruitment; and representatives of student recruitment agencies, governments, and businesses
• Is cognizant of existing international partnership agreements; provides support and training when travelling
• When travelling, represents and acts on behalf of Waterloo departments that have a mandate to internationalize, including but not limited to Alumni Affairs, Waterloo International, Co-operative Education & Experiential Education Graduate Studies, and the English Language Institute, fulfilling responsibilities consistent with positions such as Alumni Officer, International Programs, International Manager, and Associate Director, Graduate Studies Recruitment and Admissions
• Exhibits a consistently high level of maturity, professionalism, and credibility to act as Waterloo’s face-to-face spokesperson with all audiences
• Maintains awareness of applicable cultural/regional interpersonal expectations, travel advisories and sensitivities in targeted markets. Where appropriate - tailors behaviour, appearance, clothing (etc.) to the international context, prioritizing representing the University of Waterloo professionall