City : Surrey

Category : 6300-FSO Domestic Recruitment

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

SUMMARY:    

The student assistant will work with team members in the Future Students' Office on a variety of recruitment initiatives. He/she performs student engagement and recruitment related activities, as well as assists with events and other activities and general duties as needed. Successful student assistants are enthusiastic, outgoing, quick-thinking, and possess creative problem-solving skills. They are passionate about sharing their experiences at KPU with prospective students and parents.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Engage with prospective students through various channels (events etc.)
• Assist events team with planning, setup, coordination and operation logistics.
• Assist with communications activities to prospective students.
• Assist recruiters with presentations in communities from a student perspective.
• Assist in promoting events to current and prospective KPU students.
• Assist in preparing information packages/giveaway bags for campus tours
• Act as an ambassador for the University at external events creating a positive rapport with prospective students and community.

COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES:

• Assist with preparing mailing packages to prospects, students, and other audiences.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist with photocopying, and collation of materials for mail-outs and promotions.
• Assist with data collection, compilation, and interpretation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a diploma or degree at KPU
• Creative, energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic -seeking to make a difference
• A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others
• Excellent customer service skills
• Reliable, organized and detail oriented
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Public speaking experience is an asset
• Sensitive to diverse student needs
• A second language is an asset, but not required
• Problem solver, works independently and meets deadlines
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed

AVAILABILITY:

• Work schedule will be approximately 8 - 12 hours weekly.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only

Salary Information 

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%