Description
Position: Admissions Associate - Boarding Outreach (full-time)
Department: Admissions
Reports To: Director of Admissions
Starting Date: September 2025. 2-day new hire orientation will take place Aug 25 & 26
Closing Date: June 23, 2025
Annual Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
St. George’s School seeks an energetic and innovative professional to serve as the Admissions Associate - Boarding Outreach. This role focuses on driving boarding enrollment through strategic business development, particularly by strengthening relationships with educational agents and expanding our global network of partners.
As a key member of our dynamic and collaborative Admissions Team, the successful candidate will be a results-driven relationship builder with a deep understanding of international recruitment. They will convey St. George’s unique educational philosophy and the value of boarding to prospective families and partners in a compelling and culturally attuned manner.
This role also includes occasional support for day student admissions and school-wide events, ensuring strong collaboration across the department.
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Responsibilities will include:
Recruitment & Outreach
- Serve as the primary contact for national and international boarding inquiries.
- Develop and grow our global network of educational agents and international partners.
- Design and execute targeted outreach and travel strategies to generate mission-appropriate boarding applications.
- Plan and lead international and domestic recruitment events, including agent training, school fairs, and partnership visits.
- Host on-campus visits for prospective boarding families, agents, and other key stakeholders.
- Track and analyze travel data to inform future recruitment efforts and maximize impact.
Admissions & Enrollment Support
- Conduct interviews and assessments for prospective students and families.
- Review and evaluate applications, and recommend candidates for admission.
- Maintain applicant records and ensure timely communication throughout the admissions cycle.
- Oversee documentation related to international student study permits.
- Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and Boarding Admissions Advisor to meet enrollment targets.
- Support Day Admissions initiatives, events, and file review as needed.
Business Development & Market Strategy
- Identify and cultivate new markets and recruitment pipelines aligned with the School’s enrollment goals.
- Work closely with the Director of Admissions to set and assess boarding growth strategies.
- Stay informed on international education trends and shifts in global mobility, advising the team accordingly.
Research & Analysis
- Contribute to data-driven planning and forecasting in support of long-term admissions goals.
- Coordinate market research and competitor analysis to sharpen recruitment strategies.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of processes, events, and communications.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
- A background in independent education with 1-2 years of admissions & recruitment experience preferred. Understanding & knowledge of the international education landscape, & secondary school culture is an asset and/or business development preferred
- A commitment to business & market development, with an understanding of sales or recruitment strategies.
- Self-starter with strong organizational ability & administrative skills with an attentiveness to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines, respond quickly & effectively to unexpected opportunities & challenges, & deliver favourable results.
- Effective interpersonal skills & attitudes, including a high standard of professionalism & a strong sense of ethics.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity & awareness.
- Enjoy working in a small team-based environment
- The ability to represent the School professionally with both external & internal audiences.
- Excellent command of the English language - both written & oral. Proficiency in other languages is considered an asset.
- Must be enthusiastically able to travel - regionally, nationally, & internationally.
- Comfort/proficiency in using databases/technology to accomplish your work.
- Willing & able to work occasionally evenings & Saturdays as needed to support the admissions process & events.
- Able to support, reinforce, & emulate the School’s six core values.
- Must be already authorized to work in Canada.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter & resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca
