Assistant Director of Admissions

Job summary

Contact prospective students through high-volume outreach, conduct discovery sessions, and recommend suitable academic programs. Manage applicants through enrollment and their first day of class, represent the college at events, and meet monthly enrollment targets.

Job details

About Us CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certifications programs across various disciplines such as business, healthcare, technology, and art and design. Admissions Specialist (Internal Title: ADOA) Location: Multiple BC Campuses (CDI College & VACC) Hybrid work arrangement Compensation: $50,000 - $52,000 Base + 2% Uncapped Commission + Comprehensive Benefits Status: Full-Time, Permanent The Mission: Changing Lives Through Education We aren’t just an institution; we are a career launchpad. As an Admissions Representative, you are the first point of contact for individuals looking to pivot their lives. You aren't "selling" a product; you are enrolling a future. If you thrive in high-volume environments, love the "thrill of the find," and want a role where your paycheck reflects your hustle, you belong at CDI/VACC. Your Impact (The Day-to-Day) Drive the Pipeline: Engage with prospective students through high-volume outbound outreach (80–150 touchpoints per day). Momentum is your best friend. Consultative Enrollment: Conduct 1-on-1 discovery sessions to understand student goals and match them with the right academic programs. Event Execution: Represent the college at career fairs and open houses, acting as the "face" of our brand to attract top-tier talent. Account Management: Manage the student journey from the initial "hello" to the first day of class, ensuring all documentation and eligibility requirements are met. Crush Targets: Consistently meet and exceed monthly enrollment KPIs through effective follow-up and closing strategies. What You Bring To The Table The Track Record: 2+ years of success in a high-volume sales environment (B2C, recruitment, or telemarketing). The Mindset: You view "no" as "not yet." You are resilient, competitive, and motivated by hitting targets. The Voice: A professional, confident phone presence. You can build rapport in seconds and handle objections with ease. The Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but your performance history is what we value most. Bonus Points For Experience in Private Post-Secondary admissions or education sales. A "CRM-First" mentality—you know that if it isn't in the system, it didn't happen. The ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: A solid base with a 2% commission structure that rewards your results. Growth: We prefer to promote from within. Show us what you can do. Support: A scholarly community that values innovation, tradition, and most importantly, student success. #dmnd Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team. We are proudly Canadian — rooted in our diverse communities, guided by our values, and committed to growing together from coast to coast.

What you’ll do

Contact prospective students through high-volume outreach, conduct discovery sessions, and recommend suitable academic programs. Manage applicants through enrollment and their first day of class, represent the college at events, and meet monthly enrollment targets.

Requirements

The role seeks at least two years of success in a high-volume sales environment, strong phone communication and rapport-building skills, resilience, and motivation to meet targets. A bachelor's degree is preferred; experience in private post-secondary admissions or education sales and familiarity with CRM systems are advantageous.

Benefits

• Commission • Comprehensive Benefits

Listed skills

• Objection Handling · Preferred
• CRM Management · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• High-Volume Sales
• Outbound Outreach
• Consultative Enrollment
• Student Recruitment
• Program Matching
• Relationship Building
• Objection Handling
• Follow-Up
• Closing Strategies
• Account Management
• Admissions Documentation
• Eligibility Assessment
• Event Representation
• CRM Management
• Target Achievement
• Resilience

Job areas

• Education
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support