Student Recruitment Officer

Overview

Domestic Recruitment, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Posting Intent:
This posting is now open (extended/external). All interested persons may apply. Preference will be given to employees with related internal experience who apply within the first five days from the open posting date.

Affiliation: YUSA 1 |

Contract:

Full Time | Job

Start Date:

07-20-2026 | Job End Date: 12-04-2026

• Research and develop a York presentation and deliver it in secondary schools across Ontario as part of a team.
• Counsel and advise prospective students, counsellors and parents to develop a well-informed, vibrant, highly academic applicant pool for York University.

• Education:
  
  University degree required, or an equivalent of 4 years of recent experience (defined as within the last five years) performing similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to experiential requirements.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1-year related experience (e.g., liaison, public relations, customer service, marketing, student advising/counselling, etc.), including making effective presentations, preferably in an educational environment.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of the Ontario university educational system, admissions criteria and university programs; experience with secondary school students, counsellors, or teachers is preferred. Strong oral communication for presenting detailed information, public speaking, and effective presentations. Ability to analyze and interpret information; excellent interpersonal and public relations skills; tact and diplomacy; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and set priorities; excellent written communication;
  
  good judgment and initiative; ability to work under time constraints; confidentiality in advising/counselling; lifting and bending.

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of creating student success:
  Care, collaboration, accountability, respect, innovation, excellence and inclusion.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and provide a satisfactory Driver's Abstract at hire and upon request.
• Must provide verification of degree(s) and credentials from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
• Hours of work: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm with flexible hours to accommodate presentations and events outside normal business days; some evenings and weekends required. Summer schedule: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with reduced Friday hours (June–August). Occasional overtime may be available.
• Peak periods:
  August to November and February to May. Hour changes may occur during peak periods. Vacation restrictions may apply during peak periods.

If you are a current York University employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit and/or are using your job posting rights under the collective agreement to view and apply for jobs, you must apply through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire to be considered an internal applicant. Per the collective agreement requirements, internal applicants must submit the application within five working days following the first day of posting (the "Posted Date").

Please refer to the Posting Intent for guidance.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples, and individuals of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities during recruitment. If accommodation is required, please indicate this during the process.

York University is committed to environmentally and socially responsible practices. We strive to reduce our ecological impact as a community. All York University employees must apply via the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire and log in to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date. Posting deadlines may be updated based on hiring needs. Refer to the York U Career Portal for current deadlines.