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Posting Summary

Posting Number: CPM-8288
Position Title: Manager, Strategic Enrolment and Communications
Department: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies
Affiliation: CPM
Salary Grade: E
Hiring Salary Range: $62,913 - $70,778
Maximum of Salary Range: $86,506
Duration: Continuing Full-Time
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
 
Purpose:

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 pm, THURSDAY MARCH 7, 2013.

The Manager is accountable for leading the creation and implementation of effective graduate and undergraduate recruitment, conversion and enrolment management strategies within today’s highly competitive market place. Emphasis is placed on tailoring these strategies to maximize the number and quality of applicants and registrants to the BES, MES, and PhD programs. The Manager has a strategic role in building the Faculty’s profile through effective management of communication and marketing activities (including management of website content and new media) and stewardship of the Faculty’s visual identity.
 
Knowledge:
Knowledge of an urban campus environment.
 
Education:
University degree is required.
 
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience required with specific experience and understanding of University processes related to student recruitment, admissions, and enrolment planning. Familiarity with and ability to work with various software tools such as student information systems (SIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and enrolment management systems. Experience in developing and executing communication strategies where several stakeholders are involved.
 
Skills:
Superior written communication skills, including composition, grammar and editing. Strong verbal presentation skills in order to perform effectively with diverse populations as a persuasive representative of the Faculty with critical attention to detail. Excellent relationship building abilities where several stakeholders are involved. Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader, specifically promoting collaboration and collegiality. Superior negotiation, organization, analytical and project management skills. An understanding of and experience with the communications production process. Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to direct and manage several functions simultaneously Demonstrated creativity and initiative. Fluency in the use and understanding of information technologies, computer based information systems and social media. Ability to develop and maintain databases and other statistical indices to track progress towards admissions and enrolment goals. Excellent team building skills to motivate and retain staff members in a unionized environment.
 
Cover Letter Required: Yes
 
Dates:
Internal Posting Date: February 7, 2013
Internal Application Deadline: Posted until filled
 
Extended Posting Date: February 7, 2013
Extended Application Deadline: Posted until filled
 
External Posting Date: February 7, 2013
External Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.

Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.

Are you interested in applying to CPM-8288? To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474

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The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.

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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications received only those selected for an interview will be contacted.