- International Marketing & Recruitment Specialist - MENA Douglas
- Douglas College in Douglas, , Canada
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- 2 months ago
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Position Information
Position Title International Marketing & Recruitment Specialist - MENA
Posting Number 02155SA
Location See Work Arrangements
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range $2,200 to $3,200 CAD per month. Salary is based on education
and experience
Position Type Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Contract Employment
Start Date 06/03/2024
End Date 06/02/2025
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays, Other - Possibly some weekends
Shift N/A
Work Arrangements
This temporary full-time (40 hours per week) contract will be available June
3, 2024 – June 1, 2025 with a possibility of renewal.
The location of the work will be in Egypt.
Work will be Monday to Friday, with the possibility of work on the weekend
when needed. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
Douglas College is hiring for an International Marketing & Recruitment
Specialist – Middle East North Africa (MENA).
The scope of responsibilities includes providing strategic input by developing
and implementing a MENA specific marketing and recruitment plan through
analysis of the market, identification of new opportunities, building
relationships with education agents and partners, and representing the College
at student recruitment events in North Africa and The Middle East.
Responsibilities
- Markets and promotes Douglas College's programs in North Africa and The
Middle East through the development and execution of targeted
recruitment/marketing strategies.
- Frequent travel in North Africa and The Middle East at times that are
required.
- Develops, builds and maintains contacts (i.e. international education
agents) to increase the quantity and quality of international student
enrolments at Douglas.
- Trains and communicates with education agents on a regular basis to ensure
that the College's international admissions processes, programs, and
procedures are understood and followed.
- Responds to all inquiries from students and agents in a timely manner.
- Develops and delivers client-focused publications and materials for student
recruitment including PowerPoint presentations, regular webinars, and social
media campaigns.
- Provides consultation services to the College regarding North Africa and
The Middle East specific needs for recruitment and servicing.
- Works with International high schools in North Africa and The Middle East
and attends their recruitment fairs.
- Seek opportunity for possible institutional partnerships between Douglas
College and private or public post-secondary institutions in North Africa and
The Middle East.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized
post-secondary educational institution plus two years' related work
experience in post-secondary admissions, marketing and recruitment as it
relates to international education. An equivalent combination of
education, training and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing relationships with
external organizations (including pathway administrators, high school
counselors, education consultants/agents, study abroad departments at
overseas institutions, etc.) and a variety of stakeholders across the
College community including faculty, department coordinators/chairs,
administration, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective marketing and
recruitment strategies and events for a wide variety of stakeholders
including private institutions, high schools, and international education
agents.
• In-depth understanding of the field of international student marketing and
recruitment including key competitors, developments in the field, current
tactics, and market research and indicators.
• Experience planning, coordinating and organizing large-scale recruitment
events.
• Current knowledge of Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship, Canada (IRCC)
regulations as they pertain to international student admission and
registration (e.g. study permit and visa processing, issuing Letters of
Acceptance for international students)
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including
an excellent working knowledge of the English language (written and
verbal). Native Arabic speaker is required.
• A solid working knowledge of the B.C. and Canada post-secondary education
systems, including admission requirements and programs, graduation
requirements, partnerships, and articulated agreements with a clear
emphasis on Douglas College.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access). Familiarity working with Banner, ISP, Microsoft Office on Mac
platforms, and with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM system (or similar
system) would be an asset.
• Experience with, and knowledge of contemporary web-based communication
applications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both
verbally and in writing with the public, students, partners and College
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, establish and maintain good working
relationships with colleagues and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct
supervision.
• Experience providing supervision and feedback to direct or in-direct
reports, volunteers, and knowledge of supervisory practices and mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to train others, as well as design and deliver
training materials for external partners.
• Experience presenting to small and large groups in informal and formal
settings.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in adapting speaking and presentation
style to people of various backgrounds and cultures (including
prospective students, parents, education consultants/agents, governmental
organizations, and institutional partners)
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze, reason and problem solve.
Ability to handle complex partner or student complaints or concerns in a
knowledgeable, tactful and confidential manner.
• Well-developed planning, co-coordinating and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of career opportunities, training and/or job requirements for a
wide range of academic, vocational and technical careers.
• Advanced knowledge of international admissions processes including:
• The ability to research and assess BC and Canadian educational
equivalencies
• Evaluation of foreign transcripts and transfer credits
• Understanding of entrance scholarships available to international students
• Valid travel document for recruitment across North Africa and The Middle
East regions.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 03/28/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents
online on the Douglas College Career Site www. douglascollegecareers.ca.
Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required
knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates
and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12063
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
• Douglas College Careers Site
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
• Personal Referral
• Agency Referral
• Professional Association Website
• Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
• Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
• Douglas College CareerHUB
• Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
• Other
• Glassdoor
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
• Transcripts and/or Credentials
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