St. Thomas University

Works within a data driven system to meet and exceed targets for territory of responsibility. Works as a team to help others reach their goals.

Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive and effective recruitment strategy; follows up through correspondence, repeat visits, telethons, campus tours, etc.

Assists in recruitment related event planning and event execution.

Works extensively with our digital Customer Relations Management system.

Evaluates applications for admission to our BA program.

Contributes to International recruitment as required. Assists in maintaining a system to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of all international documents submitted. An understanding of International and American curricula is an asset.

Arranges virtual meetings with students, guidance counsellors, teachers, and principals, as appropriate. Conducts virtual presentations to students and parents.

Maintains virtual student engagement. In a timely fashion, responds to inquiries from prospective students, guidance counsellors, parents and others via email, text, telephone, zoom or teams, or in person.

Arranges and conducts campus tours for individuals and groups.

Participates in the selection, training, and supervision of student employees.

Maintains familiarity with high school curricula and builds and maintains relationships with high school guidance counsellors.

Contributes to an effective admissions service with a variety of administrative and clerical duties and performing other duties as assigned.

Contributes to developing content for marketing projects and recruitment and admissions related promotional materials-may include e-newsletters, website content, direct mail pieces, social media content.

Assists with helping new high school students register for their first-year classes.

Performs other related duties as required.

A university degree. Preference given to St. Thomas University graduates.

Demonstrated capacity to deal effectively, with poise and confidence, with students, parents, guidance counsellors, and other important stakeholders.

Demonstrated professionalism and well-developed communications skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to perform duties requiring tact, sensitivity, and cultural competency.

Strong organizational skills; the ability to work independently and as a member of a team; capable of beginning or following through with a plan or task without being prompted.

Understanding of and experience with digital media and content creation-social, web, CMS, CRM, etc. considered an asset.

Understanding of St. Thomas University's mission, values, and policies, along with its academic and administrative structures and the St. Thomas University Strategic Plan.

Knowledge of Canadian education systems, as well as a working knowledge of American and International systems.

Sensitivity to the needs, challenges, and interests of prospective university students, including international students.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated proficiency with word processing skills and database management systems.

A valid driver's license.

Bilingual (English & French) is an asset.

Working Conditions:

Frequent travel required when permitted, considering all government protocols around our response to COVID.

Extensive off-site travel leads to regular disruption in lifestyle and work schedules.

Irregular working hours. Evening and weekend work required.

Given the frequent travel and the need to transport and distribute large quantities of promotional materials, physical stamina is a prerequisite.

St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution with a full-time enrolment of 1,900. Its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three Canada Research Chairs.

St. Thomas University originated in 1910, when Basilian Fathers assumed responsibility for St. Thomas College in Chatham, New Brunswick. The college began granting degrees in 1934, was renamed St. Thomas University in 1960, and relocated to Fredericton in 1964. St. Thomas now has 109 full-time faculty, and 12 buildings, several of which have earned architectural design awards and make the campus one of the most renowned in Canada.

Unique Approach to Education

St. Thomas is the only university in Canada wholly dedicated to the study of the liberal arts. A liberal arts education provides a broad base of knowledge and specialized skills that prepare students for a limitless list of careers or post-degree programs. Students gain a unique perspective from more than 30 academic disciplines as they choose from courses in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement (2014), STU students rate faculty significantly higher than do their Maritime or Canadian counterparts while 91% rate their first-year experience as excellent or good and 91% would attend STU again.