Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer

Department: Admission Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 07/20/2026 to 06/16/2028 

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General Purpose

The Indigenous Student Recruitment Officer (ISRO) is responsible for the development and delivery of targeted recruitment and conversion initiatives to increase the number of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students applying to and enrolling at the University of Guelph.

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Student Recruitment, the ISRO leads Indigenous-focused outreach and engagement activities that are grounded in relationship-building, respect, and reciprocity. The role builds and maintains meaningful connections with Indigenous communities, organizations, schools, and prospective students and their supporters.

Working as part of the Student Recruitment team within Admission Services, the ISRO contributes to institutional commitments outlined in Bi Naagwad | It Comes Into View and supports community-informed approaches to recruitment and access.

Duties and Responsibilities

Indigenous Recruitment, Outreach and Conversion

• Develop and deliver Indigenous-focused recruitment and conversion initiatives aligned with enrolment goals
• Build and maintain relationship-based connections with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, organizations, and education partners
• Represent the University at Indigenous recruitment events, community visits, and outreach activities
• Deliver engaging and culturally relevant presentations and information sessions to prospective students and their supporters

Partnerships and Institutional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Indigenous Student Centre and Office of Indigenous Initiatives to align recruitment approaches with institutional priorities and community-informed practices
• Share insights from community engagement to inform recruitment strategies, messaging, and approaches
• Identify trends, barriers, and opportunities to improve access for Indigenous students

Student Support and Inquiry Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective Indigenous students and their supporters
• Provide accurate information on academic programs, admissions requirements, and student supports
• Support students in navigating pathways to post-secondary education

Communications and Event Support

• Contribute to the development of recruitment communications and outreach initiatives for Indigenous audiences
• Support the planning and delivery of recruitment events, including Indigenous-focused programming
• Maintain records of recruitment activities and outcomes within CRM systems

Requirements

We recognize that experience can be gained in many ways. If you meet most of the qualifications below and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Undergraduate degree
• Approximately 2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, education, community engagement, or a related field
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or youth
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and partners
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Understanding and ability to engage with Indigenous communities, cultures, and perspectives
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
• Valid G Class Ontario Driver’s License and ability to travel regularly, including evenings and weekends required

Working Conditions

• Regular travel across Ontario and occasionally beyond the province
• Evening and weekend work during peak recruitment periods
• A dynamic work environment that includes travel, community engagement, events, and office-based work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This position is designated for Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Applicants will be required to participate in the University’s Indigenous identity confirmation process.

Admission Services is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive team environment. We recognize the importance of Indigenous perspectives, lived experience, and ways of knowing in strengthening our work and supporting prospective students and communities.

Employee Type: Temporary 
Position Number: 10926798 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 03    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

The University of Guelph seeks qualified individuals who identify as an Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis) person. Applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person on the Equity Questionnaire contained within this application will be asked to confirm their Indigenous citizenship and/or ancestral and kinship connections to a recognized and inherent First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nation, community, treaty, land claim, territory or region through a confidential follow-up process facilitated by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. 

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  05/22/2026  
Closing Date:  06/05/2026