Assistant Director of Admissions

6 days ago

Calgary, Canada VCAD Full time

**About Us**

VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design) is an innovative college for creative applied arts and design education. We have nurtured artists and imaginative minds to pursue their creative passions. Our diploma programs span fashion, graphic and web design, interior design, and animation. At VCAD, we stand out as an employer with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace. Established in 2009, we currently have a presence in British Columbia and Alberta, offering programs in fashion, graphic and web design, interior design, and animation, catering to a broad spectrum of creative fields.

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**Your Role in a Snapshot**:
Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities to explore their creativity? Join our dynamic admissions team and help future students begin their journey in arts, design, and creative education. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in B2C sales, who thrives on building relationships, understanding customer needs, and turning curiosity into enrollment success.

If you’re motivated by helping others pursue their artistic passions and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Location: 1035 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3E9
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000/year + 2% uncapped commission

**Job Type**: Permanent, Full-Time, Onsite
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility for evenings and weekends
Start Date: December 1, 2025

**Your Day to Day**:
In this role, you’ll be the first point of connection for aspiring creatives exploring our programs in design, fashion, art, and technology. You’ll guide them through their decision-making process and help them take the next step toward achieving their goals.

Key responsibilities include:

- Engage with prospective students through calls, meetings, and events to promote our arts and design programs.

- Drive enrollment growth through consultative, relationship-based B2C sales strategies.

- Plan and participate in recruitment events such as open houses, high school visits, and creative showcases.

- Build strong relationships by providing personalized information on admissions requirements, program options, and student support services.

- Achieve and exceed individual and team sales goals by following up on leads, managing pipelines, and closing enrollments effectively.

**What You Bring to the Table**:

- Minimum of 2 years’ success in B2C sales, with a proven record of meeting or exceeding targets.

- Experience in education sales, private college admissions, retail, or other consultative sales environments.

- Excellent communication skills with a confident phone and in-person presence.

- Strong resilience, persistence, and ability to turn “no” into opportunity.

- Professional sales training or a post-secondary degree/diploma is preferred.

**Bonus Points For**:

- A passion for arts, design, and creative education — you understand what drives creative individuals and love helping them find their path.

- Experience using CRM systems or lead management tools.

- Exceptional organization and attention to detail in managing follow-ups and tracking leads.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while meeting goals and adapting to change.

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