Admissions Officer

Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for an

**Admissions Officer (Day)**

**Contract Full-time**

**WELCOME TO APPLEBY**
- Our mission is to educate and enable our students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.

At Appleby, we inspire our 770 students in grades 7 to 12 to pursue their individual passions through an internationally recognized and innovative academic, co-curricular, experiential, and boarding life programme that has been founded on the school’s eight Pillars of Strength: Pursue Scholarship, Think Creatively, Engage Globally, Grow Experientially, Discover Self, Embrace Wellbeing, Practice Leadership, and Build Community.

Appleby’s model of educational excellence enables and encourages our students to learn and discover independently and collaboratively, both inside and outside of the classroom.

**OUR TEAM**
- Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in education. Working at Appleby means that you value integrity and are committed to learning and professional development.

Our exceptional team is the reason we provide an outstanding educational experience to our students. Appleby’s foundation for success is attracting and retaining employees who thrive in our dynamic culture that recognizes individual strengths and talents.

Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring - this is what defines the essence of the Appleby College team.

**THE ROLE**- Support the school’s community outreach & local market development efforts through the development of relationships with feeder schools and community organizations- Work with the Director, Admissions to implement the school’s day student recruitment and admissions strategies including the school’s goals for diversity and inclusivity
- Interview, assess and make recommendations on the admissibility of students with a primary focus on day applicants
- Be the first point of contact for Centennial Scholars program Admissions
- Prepare profiles of all incoming Middle School students and distribute them to the Middle School Directors, Guidance and Advancement
- As required meet with the internal stakeholders to review and address any questions
- Follow-up with new students and families to ensure a smooth transition to the school by working directly with school directors and orientation leaders
- Liaise and develop relationships with any relevant professionals locally (real estate agents, human resource managers, relocation agents, clubs & coaches)
- Coordinate all aspects of the SSAT testing, registration and storage and ensure results are securely sent to the SSATB and tracked in admissions files
- Liaise and communicate with school Directors, House Directors, and Guidance for student retention and tracking purposes and to ensure proper direction and communication to families pertaining to retention issues
- Travel locally to recruit and meet potential students, families as well as meeting with current parents, alumni, agents and others as required

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Post-secondary education required or related experience
- Previous experience in Admissions or in a related field
- Excellent customer service, people skills and relationship building skills
- Multi-tasking, great attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Strong initiative, follow-up & tracking skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and within a team environment
- Excellent writing & communication skills
- Organization, flexibility, and energy, with the ability to prioritize a complex and dynamic set of activities
- Solid working knowledge of MS Office suite (including Outlook)

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Competitive compensation
- Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario
- Active engagement in community involvement
- Welcoming, inclusive environment

**INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?**
- If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please connect with us by

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

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- We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together._
- _**DO YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION?**
- Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation._