Recruitment and Outreach Advisor; App. D​/Temp

Status: Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (December 2026 - December 2027)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: Payband J (Start Rate: $44.48 per hour)

Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available

Posting Date: November 2nd, 2026

Closing Date: November 6th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment and in support of the college’s strategic enrolment objectives, the Recruitment & Outreach Advisor plays a key role in the execution of the college’s student recruitment and conversion strategy. This involves executing tactics that positively influence each learner's decision to choose Mohawk College.

A foundational aspect of this role is the development and nurturing of relationships with partners across the college community and communities served, including prospective students, parents, teachers, guidance counsellors, and community and industry partners, such as employers in the Premium Employer Program and members of Mohawk's alumni network.

Please note that the Recruitment and Outreach Advisor position requires a valid G driver's license in good standing and the use of a personal vehicle. The role involves extensive travel within a 1- to 2-hour radius of the college, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with college policy. The position also requires occasional overnight travel, ranging from one night to up to a week at a time.

• Engages direct and non-direct prospects and applicants through the delivery of dynamic outreach strategies such as targeted email campaigns, collaboration with high school, college, community agencies and industry partners around events and visits that support the college’s enrolment goals.
• Initiates, builds and cultivates relationships with prospective students, applicants, parents/guardians, PSE Administrators, guidance counsellors, teachers, department heads, administrators, industry partners, and internal college partners.
• Outreach: Proactively identifies individuals and groups who are encountering challenges in navigating the enrolment process. They conduct assessments with individuals, schools, or community groups and execute outreach efforts, including in-person events and online engagement, to provide support and intervention where needed.
• Advising: Possesses knowledge across various aspects of Mohawk, including programs, pathways, career options, student expectations, and the enrolment process. This knowledge is utilized to advise and encourage prospective, previously enrolled who wish to return, and current applicants in need of guidance through to enrolling. These activities encompass 1:1 or group advising (both in person and digitally), proactive outreach via phone or email to individuals identified as requiring additional support, and participation in presentations and panels.
• Identifies Recruitment Opportunities: Identifies opportunities for outreach or events to support enrolment objectives. Coordination and delivery of school/site visits, parent/information nights, information session, as well as at other education and career fairs.
• Collaboration and Liaison: Plays a key role in the new student continuum, sharing information related to various services available to support new students, including but not limited to admissions, financial…