Assistant Director of Admissions

We are happy to say that we are looking for an Assistant Director of Admissions (ADOA) to join us at VCAD Calgary, AB.

**Position**: Assistant Director of Admissions (ADOA)
**Job Status**: Full-time and Permanent
**Location**: Fully on-site at VCAD Calgary 1035 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3E9
**Expected Start Date**: September 3, 2024
**Reports to**:Director of Admissions
**Working Hours**: Required to work flexible hours (any 8-hour shift between 8am - 8pm) to accommodate day, evening, and weekend shifts as per the campus and job needs
**Salary**: $45,000 - $50,000
**Compensation**: 2% Uncapped Commission

**Benefits**:

- Flexible benefits like extended health, dental, and vision care after the probation period
- 2 weeks of vacation to start
- Meaningful merit increases
- Clearly defined career paths
- Open door policy where your opinions are heard and valued
- Robust tuition reimbursement policy
- Discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, fitness and much more with Perkopolis partnership

**JOB SUMMARY**
- The Assistant Director of Admissions (ADOA) oversees all aspects of admissions, recruitment and financial aid as well as directs the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment and student retention.***

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
- The Admissions teams at our colleges are **EVOLVING**, and we are looking for an ambitious, ethical, and result-oriented professional with proven sales performance to join our **HIGH-PERFORMING **team and support our enrollment growth initiatives as an **Assistant Director of Admissions (ADOA)**.-
- Your primary responsibilities include prospects engagement, partnership recruitment and personal wealth creation You will contribute directly to the college revenue growth by selling diverse program offerings to prospective students. The position works closely with campus financial staff.- Specifically, the ADOA is responsible for the following:
- Assist the Designated Admission Head in the overall management and supervision of the admissions process
- Collaborate with the admissions team to develop and implement effective strategies for attracting and enrolling a diverse pool of prospective students
- Support the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of the institution
- Connect and build good relationships with prospective students
- Conduct informational sessions and provide guidance to prospective students and their families on admissions requirements, academic programs, and campus resources
- Assist in the planning and execution of recruitment events, such as college fairs, open houses, and information sessions
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition from admission to enrollment for accepted students
- Achieve monthly, weekly and annual sales targets and KPI's through effective communication, follow-up, and closing strategies
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in admissions, enrollment management, and higher education
- Have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, superior organizational skills, and the ability to manage stress and thrive in often demanding situations
- Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned by the Designated Admission Head

**WHY YOU?**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A minimum of 2 years of solid sales performance history or record
- Professional sales training or education

**Desired Qualifications**
- Previous experience in education sales or private college admissions or B2C sales or telemarketing is highly desirable
- At least a Bachelor’s degree is preferred

**Competencies and Skills**
- Passion for higher education and a genuine desire to help students succeed
- Ability to work independently and meet set targets and goals
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong persuasive skills to effectively convey the value of our institution and its programs
- Superb verbal communication skills and a confident phone presence
- Ability to make a high volume of reach outs to people (80-150 per day) while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong resilience in managing rejections/objections from people and turning them around into opportunities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to track and follow up on prospective student interactions
- Familiarity with CRM systems or other call management software is a plus

**WHY **C**HOOSE** US?**

VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design) is an innovative college for creative applied arts, with a presence in BC, AB and ON. With over 35 years of experience, we've nurtured artists and imaginative minds to pursue their creative passions. Our diploma programs span fashion, graphic and web design, interior design, and animation.

**WHAT SETS US APART?**
- ** Diverse Ventures**: We've expanded into online education, real estate, private seniors' h