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Competition ID: 4604

Internal Closing Date: May 10, 2026

External Closing Date: May 10, 2026

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: Full Time Term Contract

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Travel Frequency: Frequent travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee

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POSITION NAME: Strategic Enrollment Consultant (U.S. Market)

DEPARTMENT/FACULTY: KPU International

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual

DATE REVISED: April 2026

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Manager, International Recruitment and Marketing.

SUMMARY

The Strategic Enrollment Consultant is responsible for delivering an ambitious U.S. enrollment growth strategy, with accountability for achieving a threefold increase in student enrollment within a two-year timeframe. The successful candidate will transition digital interest into a robust enrollment pipeline, ensuring that KPU’s polytechnic value proposition resonates effectively with U.S. students and their families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Market Research & Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive U.S. market intelligence strategy to inform institutional recruitment priorities and long-term growth planning.
• Oversee ongoing analysis of U.S. student mobility to Canada, identifying shifts in demographics, program demand, and decision drivers to guide evidence-based strategy.
• Direct the monitoring of U.S. secondary and post-secondary trends, translating insights into actionable opportunities for market expansion and program positioning.
• Anticipate and evaluate systemic barriers impacting U.S. applicants (e.g., immigration processes, currency dynamics, credit transfer pathways), and champion cross functional solutions that enhance student access and experience.
• Deliver high-level, data-driven briefings to KPU leadership on market performance, competitive positioning, and regional growth opportunities, supporting informed decision-making at the executive level.

Digital Marketing & CRM Integration

• Partner closely with the internal KPU Marketing team to co-develop and continuously refine digital advertising strategies, including channel selection, campaign execution, landing page optimization, and automated email workflows.
• Take a data-driven approach to planning and budget allocation, ensuring marketing investments are strategically deployed to priorit