Communications Assistant C (Student Recruitment)

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Hiring Unit:

Schulich School of Music

Job Summary:

The Recruitment and Communications Assistant will report to the Recruitment Supervisor within the Schulich School of Music Student Services unit to support the development and implementation of a marketing plan, communications strategy, and recruitment activities to attract prospective students (Undergraduate & Graduate).

Support Recruitment Plan:

• Support for the promotion and organization events; e.g. liaising with departments, other universities, and other units necessary

• Assists in the implementation of recruitment events for prospective undergraduate and graduate students including: Visits to Cégeps and school fairs; McGill Open House; webinars and information sessions, etc.

• Compile information on leads and prospective students using student database

• Coordinate meetings and takes minutes

• Conducts research regarding prospective student marketing and trends.

Communications Support:

• Participates in the creation of a marketing approach in collaboration with the Manager of Student Services, Recruitment Supervisor and other units within the Schulich School of Music.

• Work on the digital strategy for recruitment

• Assist with providing content for the website

• Produces promotional material such as flyers, posters, videos and newsletters for use in reports, workshops and info sessions.

Providing support to recruitment events including but not limited to: Student Information Sessions, webinars, school fairs, CEGEP visits, etc.

• Coordinate student visits and tours

• Assist with in person auditions

• Order catering

• Room reservations

• Sending email invitations

• Coordinate student ambassadors, volunteers etc.

Providing feedback on various recruitment initiatives and outreach efforts.

Other relevant tasks, as required.

Duration: 20 hours/week (Hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the unit during peak periods)

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Good understanding of Microsoft Suite (required)
• Ability to work with Office 365 (e.g., Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Forms)
• Comfortable with digital and social platforms such as Zoom, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, etc.
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize
• Experience with communication, strong writing skills
• Experience organizing events (in-person and virtual)
• Self-driven, organized and autonomous
• Collaborative
• English, excellent spoken and written skills required. French, good spoken and written skills.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $23.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-01-08

Position End Date:

2024-12-01

Deadline to Apply:

2023-12-04

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .