Recruitment & Engagement Specialist – African NS & Canadian Students (Limited Term)

- Location: CBU
- Competition Number: 236
- Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University invites applications for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist – African Nova Scotian & Canadian Students. This is a full time limited term position for approximately 18-months.

This position develops and coordinates recruitment activities and strengthens strategic partnerships for Cape Breton University to help increase African Nova Scotian & Canadian student enrolment.

The recruitment and engagement specialist is responsible for executing targeted enrolment plans, nurturing relationships with prospective students and community organizations, and collaborating with external and internal stakeholders like the Student Development Officer for Students of African Descent and the Program Coordinator – African Nova Scotian Youth. The successful candidate must be historically connected to one of the 52 African communities in Nova Scotia.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

- cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
- complete resume
- list of at least three references.




- Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Applications must be received by October 26 th 2026.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

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📌 Recruitment & Engagement Specialist – African NS & Canadian Students (Limited Term) (Sydney)
🏢 Cape Breton University
📍 Sydney