The Recruitment Team is looking to fill the second position of Student Recruitment Advisor at our Manawatu Campus. The Manager’s accepting late applications and has asked us to promote this position amongst our networks. The Description’s a bit wordy, but essentially the critical skills required are a good knowledge of the university and school sectors,  a capacity for providing advice and a proven track record of developing strong and effective relationships in the achievement of strategic outcomes.   25yrs is a key audience, so experience in engaging this group is also likely to be an advantage (particularly with young men, as there are currently no male Advisors in the Team).

 

This position could be the main point of contact with our Te Rau Whakaara Advisors, so we’d really like to have it filled by someone who has a good understanding of working with both Maori and non-Maori audiences.

 

Job Description – Massey University Student Recruitment Advisor
Purpose Statement:
Student recruitment is a key focus for Massey University, and in a lot of instances provides the face of the university. This role requires an enthusiastic, result driven person to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to increase the profile and reputation of the university among prospective students and their influencers leading to quality student enrolments.
Responsible To:
Student Recruitment Manager
Key Accountabilities:
• With the Student Recruitment Manager, develop and implement meaningful and measurable account management plans for each key school and industry relationship. These plans will detail the goals of the relationship and the tactics to be employed to achieve the goals, and align with university strategy. • Manage a portfolio of secondary schools that have been identified as strategically significant for the university. Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders within these schools to gain increased access to required students and increase the profile and reputation of the university with students. • Identify opportunities, and build relationships with appropriate industries and community groups to promote the offerings of PaCE, and general university qualifications. This will account for 20% of time. • Implement initiatives as part of management plans that provide timely engagement opportunities for prospective students and their influencers that showcase Massey’s expertise and communicate positive and relevant messages about Massey contributing to the reputation of the university. • Develop and deliver three initiatives yearly targeted at the non-school leaver market. • Utilise student ambassadors for events and presentations, providing information and resources necessary to complete their required task. • Develop and maintain excellent relationships within External Relations, Colleges, national shared services and campus teams to facilitate an integrated recruitment approach. • Support the Student Recruitment Manager and the wider External Relations team as and when required. • Undertake required administrative tasks. • Co-ordinate Massey’s presence at strategic recruitment events, and participate in other university events where necessary. • Deliver accurate and timely information about Massey University, specific programmes and the enrolment process to prospective students, families and school representatives. Conduct large group presentations, as well as individual meetings. • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of Massey University’s range of programmes, points of difference and student experience information. • In conjunction with student ambassadors, co-ordinate and participate in campus tours. • Identify opportunities for Massey engagement with teacher groups in the region.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
• A relevant tertiary qualification • Full New Zealand drivers licence
Experience:
• Demonstrated sales experience, a capacity for providing advice, and a proven track record of developing strong and effective relationships in the achievement of strategic outcomes. • The ability to present to, and engage a range of audiences. • Experience with secondary and/or tertiary education sector an advantage. • Proven experience working as part of a highly motivated team and gaining the respect of peers and stakeholders. • Experience in strategic planning and implementation. • Demonstrated ability to follow and contribute to a strategic plan. • University knowledge and experience is advantageous, but not essential. • Proven ability to establish and develop effective relationships with school communities, industry, community groups and internal stakeholders would be an advantage.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Personal Attributes, Behaviours, Competencies:
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as autonomously. • The ability to focus on the required outcome with the foresight to recognise and prioritise activities that will allow effective achievement of goals. • Excellent inter-personal and relationship building skills enabling cross-functional co-operation and an ability to command respect and confidence across the university. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills enabling multi-project capability. • A strategic and creative thinker with a can-do attitude, able to quickly adapt to and meet challenges. • Willingness and ability to travel. • An understanding of, and willingness to “live” and champion the Massey brand.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Fraser Bell asap (before Friday 17 February).

 

Fraser Bell

Acting Director – Marketing & Recruitment | Massey University

Private Bag 11 222 (PN214) | Palmerston North | New Zealand

Tel: 64 6 356 9099 Ext.4065 | Mob: 64 27 354 0996 |

Email: F.Bell@massey.ac.nz |