Admissions Advisor

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Film School Full time

**Join Our Admissions Team**

There is no such thing as an ordinary day when you work at Vancouver Film School. It’s a creative and fast-paced environment where you’re part of recruiting and educating the next generation of actors, filmmakers, video game developers and creative thinkers. Our unique culture is all about celebrating the pure passion and unwavering perseverance of our students as they go through their own amazing personal journeys towards a career in the entertainment arts. Constantly evolving and updating to meet industry demands, VFS believes results matter, and that extends from our classrooms and experienced faculty to our hard-working marketing, admissions, and support departments — and well beyond.

The scope and depth of our mission is what makes it vital for us to seek out diverse perspectives, innovation, resourcefulness, and navigational expertise. This is why our team represents countless different nations, lived experience, and people of all journeys. Diversity is our number one strength at VFS. We are successful when we are equal. If this speaks to you, we encourage you to inquire about opportunities with us, today.

**Position Scope**

The Admissions Advisor plays an important role in the success of VFS. The goal of our Admissions Advisor’s is to match prospective students with a program that will help them achieve their dream in the creative arts and entertainment industry. This position also addresses student and stakeholder questions and concerns with a goal of fulfilling the institution’s term-by-term enrolment requirements. The incumbent must be able to discuss VFS programs knowledgeably and fluently and advise clients on how these programs will benefit them personally. The incumbent will have knowledge or shared experience in marketing and sales and is highly organized, energetic and a positive self-starter who thrives in an evolving and fast paced environment.

**Team Dynamics**

The Admissions team is a collective of four different groups: Admissions Advisors, Admissions Coordinators, High School Outreach, and Student Finance. These groups work closely to ensure student satisfaction and success.

**Main Objective**

Maximize the quantity and quality of students that enroll from all inquires received. Manage the collection of all material(s) needed for acceptance and ensure the file to be handed in for acceptance has all of the criteria fully met and documented. The overarching goal of ensuring VFS fills every class to its maximum potential.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Identify and qualify potential full-time students by ensuring that all appointments and contacts are handled promptly and thoroughly in a professional manner.
- Meet or exceed specified enrolment goals.
- Use their expertise to determine and overcome potential challenges that may keep someone from attending such as: International relocation barriers (ie. Student Visa); Housing solutions; Financial assistance/student Loans; ESL assistance
- Work with potential students to secure all required materials needed for acceptance including: transcripts, financial planning, specific program requirement, and necessary paperwork.
- Maintain accurate notes of all communications/conversations in the appropriate VFS database(s) and CRM.
- Participate in Orientation Days for all new incoming full-time students.
- Represent VFS at industry functions and marketing/student recruitment events when appropriate.
- Identify and problem-solve any prospective student services barriers.
- Work effectively with Department Heads, Directors, and Administrative Managers
- Work on special projects asked by Directors of Admissions.
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- **Vancouver Film School Values**
- **We Build Trust**_. We live by our word, deliver what we promise, and build trust with students, employees, and industry partners.
- **We Embrace Change**_. Change inspires us to always be creating. Our tools are curiosity, knowledge, and imagination.
- **We Collaborate**_._ We are united in working toward a more inclusive world. Growth comes from teamwork and mentorship. We celebrate difference, we respect and care for each other.

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- admissions: 1 year (preferred)
- direct sales: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8 (required)

Work Location: In person

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