Peer Recruitment Assistant

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This is a casual opportunity ending on or before December 20, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

The International Recruitment team at NAIT is committed to promoting NAIT's programs and providing a positive, informative experience for prospective international students. The team is often the first point of contact for prospective students in their journey to NAIT, and helps them understand NAIT's programs, the admissions process, and the campus community. As part of our efforts, we manage a peer recruitment platform that connects prospective students with current international students at NAIT. We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our team as a Peer Recruitment Assistant (Student Ambassador).

Reporting to the International Market Liaison, the Peer Recruitment Assistant will support prospective students by engaging with them through our online platform, as well as at both virtual and in-person recruitment events. This role involves answering questions, sharing personal experiences, and providing insights into what it's like to study at NAIT and live in Edmonton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent NAIT by replying to online messages, and or live chat with prospective students through a virtual peer recruitment platform.
• Create photo and video content with captions to be shared through the peer recruitment platform and marketing channels.
• Answer and build frequently asked questions and responses to support prospective students in applying to NAIT.
• Share personal experiences at NAIT with prospective international students.
• Assist at both virtual and in-person recruitment events, such as campus tours, webinars, Open House, and Program Discovery.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming environment for future students, helping them make informed decisions about studying at NAIT.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to clearly communicate their academic and student life experiences at NAIT to a variety of prospective students.
• Basic knowledge of the NAIT campus, student services, and opportunities to participate in the campus community.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing and adapt communication for various audiences.
• Strong interest in developing photo, video and written content for the peer recruitment platform and social media.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated student leadership, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to develop public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated intercultural understanding and awareness.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled at NAIT as a student from Winter Term 2025 to Fall Term 2025 and in good academic standing.
• Completion of grade twelve.
• Some related experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $19.02 - $24.74 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holidays and vacation accrual. (Classification - Administrative Support ll).

This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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