High School Director of Admissions

Job summary

The Director of Admissions is responsible for driving student enrollment through strategic planning, global outreach, and the management of the entire admissions process. This includes building partnerships with international agents and leading the admissions team to meet annual enrollment targets.

Job details

Position Summary The 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 Responsibilities Proactive Outreach & Relationship Building Actively 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 school’s student population. Plan, organize, and oversee admissions events, including open houses, information sessions, and campus tours, to showcase the school's facilities, programs, and community Liaise with faculty, staff, and students to involve them in the admissions process and ensure their participation in recruitment events and initiatives To commit the annual admission target and secure the retention of new applications Recruitment Strategy Design and execute a comprehensive admissions strategy aligned with the school’s enrollment objectives. Analyze enrollment trends and data to forecast, plan, and drive results. Admissions Management Develop and implement comprehensive admissions policies and procedures in line with the school's mission and enrollment goals Manage the entire admissions process, including application review, interviews, and decisions, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for prospective students and their families Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to assess applicants' qualifications and fit with the school's academic, extracurricular, and community values Maintain accurate records of applicant data and statistics to track enrollment trends and inform strategic decision-making Marketing & Promotion Collaborate 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 & Reporting Lead 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 Requirements Academic & Experience Requirements Bachelor'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 setting Knowledge & Competency Requirements Prior experience in international high school admissions is a mandatory requirement Strong sense of business acumen Strong knowledge of the Ontario education system and admissions requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a keen attention to detail Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret enrollment data Proficiency in using admissions management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms is an asset Occasional overseas business trips are required Desirable Requirements University guidance counselling knowledge Knowledge in IB curriculum and A-Level

What you’ll do

The Director of Admissions is responsible for driving student enrollment through strategic planning, global outreach, and the management of the entire admissions process. This includes building partnerships with international agents and leading the admissions team to meet annual enrollment targets.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least ten years of experience in education recruitment, specifically within international high school admissions. Proficiency in the Ontario education system and a data-driven approach to enrollment management are essential.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic Planning
• International Student Recruitment
• Relationship Building
• Admissions Management
• Enrollment Forecasting
• Digital Marketing
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Interpersonal Communication
• Ontario Education System Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Microsoft Office Suite
• IB Curriculum Knowledge
• A-Level Knowledge
• University Guidance Counselling

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Marketing