OAC Recruitment Coordinator

Department: OAC Office of the Dean 
This position is classified under the Grant & Trust Professional Group

Temporary full-time from 07/28/2025  to 07/28/2027  

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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Duties and Responsibilities

The Ontario Agricultural College Recruitment Coordinator will be accountable for OAC Liaison Program duties and responsibilities which include: 

• Coordinating all aspects of on-campus and virtual presentations and workshops including liaising with teachers and internal members of OAC and campus community, room booking, and itinerary development and execution.
• Coordinating and collaborating with OAC faculty, staff, students and alumni volunteers in the delivery of outreach and recruitment events.
• Supervising part-time student staff and co-op students that are part of the OAC Liaison Program.
• Plan and facilitate specialized experiences for visiting secondary school classes including High Skills Specialization Major (SHSM) secondary school programs and student skills competitions.
• Documenting Liaison activity and contributing to undergraduate and diploma program recruitment plans.
• Maintaining and extending a contact database of secondary school teachers and guidance counselors, as well as community and industry partners.
• Conducting appropriate regular and timely communications to prospective students, teachers and parents through various media and attendance at teacher conferences and similar external events.
• Development and execution of educational workshops, presentations, and activities related to OAC’s academic program pathways.
• Facilitating program information sessions; delivering virtual program webinars; representing OAC at the events such as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, agricultural conferences and post secondary career and job fairs.

Requirements

Requirements of the position include:

• University degree (preference will be given to a recent University of Guelph BSc, BSc(Env), BComm, BSc(Agr) or BBRM graduate).
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in liaison, recruitment, registrarial and/or student services or comparable outreach, marketing or public relations activities.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supervisory and leadership experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of creativity and interest in utilizing experiential learning techniques.
• Competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• This position involves some travel and therefore a valid Ontario driver’s license is required. There may be occasional weekend and evening work.

 
Employee Type: Temporary 
Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position, P&M FT- Band 02    
GTP Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. 

Posting Date: 06/18/2025 
Close Date: 06/30/2025