Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Eastern Ontario
Department/Unit Student Recruitment & Marketing
Location Ontario, Canada
Posting Number S125-25
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum
Classification ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Office of Student Recruitment and Marketing ( SRM ) is a dynamic unit playing a vital role in shaping the future of Dalhousie through recruitment and marketing efforts for undergraduate, course-based, and professional master’s programs. As a broader part of the Office of Strategic Engagement, SRM leads strategic initiatives to attract a diverse and talented student body, while also managing critical web, digital, and marketing efforts that support the university’s brand and enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment (Canada & USA ), the Assistant Registrar, Recruitment & Admissions contributes to the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns, builds and maintains relationships with prospective students, and supports the team’s integrated recruitment and communications strategies across multiple markets, including domestic, international, transfer, and other learner pathways.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within Eastern Ontario preferably Ottawa.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/23/2025
Close Date 07/11/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19148
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Eastern Ontario
Department/Unit Student Recruitment & Marketing
Location Ontario, Canada
Posting Number S125-25
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum
Classification ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Office of Student Recruitment and Marketing ( SRM ) is a dynamic unit playing a vital role in shaping the future of Dalhousie through recruitment and marketing efforts for undergraduate, course-based, and professional master’s programs. As a broader part of the Office of Strategic Engagement, SRM leads strategic initiatives to attract a diverse and talented student body, while also managing critical web, digital, and marketing efforts that support the university’s brand and enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment (Canada & USA ), the Assistant Registrar, Recruitment & Admissions contributes to the development and execution of targeted outreach campaigns, builds and maintains relationships with prospective students, and supports the team’s integrated recruitment and communications strategies across multiple markets, including domestic, international, transfer, and other learner pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recruitment and advising services to prospective students, primarily within Canada, with the goal of encouraging well-qualified students to seek admission to the University’s programs.
- Represent the university at virtual school visits, university fairs and other recruitment activities in an effort to acquaint students, teachers, guidance counselors, parents and community members with the opportunities available at Dalhousie.
- Establish and maintain rapport with students and their influencers through written and digital communications and other targeted industry events and activities.
- Share knowledge of Dalhousie’s programs, services and admission requirements by speaking at special events on and off campus. Evaluate the outcomes of these activities and make recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Advise prospective students and supporters on admission requirements and pre-requisites for the suite of available programs at Dalhousie; deliver public presentations and seminars regarding course registration, student supports and transitions.
The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within Eastern Ontario preferably Ottawa.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree, plus a minimum of one to three years’ related administrative experience in a post-secondary environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Considerable experience in an ambassador role, with particular emphasis on demonstration of public speaking and communication skills, intercultural competencies, successfully working with diverse populations, diplomacy and relationship building.
- Knowledge of domestic and international high school programs.
- Experience with applications such as email, social media, communication platforms, databases (Banner), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe/ PDF .
- Graduate degree.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/23/2025
Close Date 07/11/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19148