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Position SummaryThe Director of Admissions plays a critical role in promoting and maintaining a strong student enrollment base for a private secondary school in Ontario. This role requires both strategic planning and proactive outreach engaging directly with families, educational agents, and marketing initiatives worldwide to promote the school and meet enrollment targets. Occasional overseas travelling would be required.Key ResponsibilitiesProactive Outreach & Relationship BuildingActively identify and reach out to prospective students and families through personalized communication, digital channels, and direct engagement.Proactively build and maintain partnerships with education agents, consultants, and feeder schools globally to broaden the school's reach and visibility.Initiate and participate in international student recruitment campaigns and marketing events, both virtual and in-person, to directly increase the schools student population.Plan, organize, and oversee admissions events, including open houses, information sessions, and campus tours, to showcase the school's facilities, programs, and communityLiaise with faculty, staff, and students to involve them in the admissions process and ensure their participation in recruitment events and initiativesTo commit the annual admission target and secure the retention of new applications Recruitment StrategyDesign and execute a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the schools enrollment objectives.Analyze enrollment trends and data to forecast, plan, and drive results.Admissions ManagementDevelop and implement comprehensive admissions policies and procedures in line with the school's mission and enrollment goalsManage the entire admissions process, including application review, interviews, and decisions, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for prospective students and their familiesCollaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to assess applicants' qualifications and fit with the school's academic, extracurricular, and community valuesMaintain accurate records of applicant data and statistics to track enrollment trends and inform strategic decision-makingMarketing & PromotionCollaborate with the marketing team to produce compelling recruitment content, including videos, brochures, and social media campaigns.Highlight the school's academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and university outcomes to attract high-quality applicants.Team Leadership & ReportingLead and mentor the admissions staff, ensuring a high-performing, customer-service-oriented team.Provide regular reporting to school leadership on enrollment trends, pipeline status, and recruitment performance.Position RequirementsAcademic & Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Marketing, Business Administration)Ten years of experience in admissions and recruitment in education sector, preferably in a secondary school or higher education settingKnowledge & Competency RequirementsPrior experience in international high school admissions is a mandatory requirementStrong sense of business acumenStrong knowledge of the Ontario education system and admissions requirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholdersStrong organizational and project management abilities, with a keen attention to detailData-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret enrollment dataProficiency in using admissions management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms is an assetOccasional overseas business trips are requiredDesirable RequirementsUniversity guidance counselling knowledgeKnowledge in IB curriculum and A-Level