Officer, Admissions - Boarding

Admissions Officer (Boarding)
Location: Oakville, Ontario (on-site)
Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

COME JOIN OUR TEAM:

If you are passionate about shaping the future of learning and thrive in an environment that values growth, challenge, and community, we invite you to explore how you can contribute to our mission developing leaders of strong Character who will make a positive impact on their communities

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE:

As the Admissions Officer (Boarding), you will build relationships with international families, agencies and alumni to enhance the School's presence as a leader in Canadian independent schools. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the successful recruitment of diverse, mission-appropriate boarding students.
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:

• Work collaboratively to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategy for boarding student, ensuring alignment with the school's mission, pillars and purpose as well as diversity and inclusion goals
• Manage relationships with third-party agents by maintaining updated data base and representing Appleby at recruitment fairs and presentations
• Conduct annual market assessments, including competitive analysis, trends, opportunities, threats, and market performance forecasts
• Meet annual boarding enrolment targets by identifying, recruiting, interviewing, and recommending mission-aligned prospective students, while ensuring all inquiries and application data are accurately tracked in the admissions system
• Guide and support new students and parents through all phases of the admissions process
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new boarding students and their families by collaborating with internal stakeholders to coordinate the welcome program during orientation week
• Partner with School leaders to monitor and address retention-related matters and maintain clear, proactive communication with families
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations and the Advancement team to plan and host international alumni receptions that foster long-term community connections
• Prepare and distribute detailed profiles of all incoming boarding students to key internal departments
• Serve as the primary liaison for Student Boarding House Ambassadors, supporting their engagement efforts within the boarding community
• Contribute to the school's social media presence, particularly in support of admissions content and initiatives
• Represent the Admissions team at school-wide and community events, both locally and internationally
• Travel internationally and domestically on average 60 days per year to support the boarding programme

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary education
• Proven experience within the same or similar field
• Experience working with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and/or families is an asset
• Experience in a boarding school environment is an asset
• Strong understanding of international markets and a natural ability to connect with families from diverse backgrounds with relationship building skills
• Flexibility to travel both internationally and domestically
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Outlook; knowledge of Blackbaud Enrolment Management and Power BI is an asset
• Fluency in another language such as Mandarin, Spanish, or Arabic is an asset

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT:

• Competitive salary based to market comparisons
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time-off beyond standard vacation days
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Access to campus facilities, including a fitness centre, pool, and beautiful grounds

WHO ARE WE:

Appleby College was founded in 1911 and is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7-12, Appleby offers an education that excites and challenges every student. Our curriculum combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming, allowing students to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside the classroom.

Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding with participation in a global learning experience.

Appleby's Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.

READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY:
If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Please share your resume and a cover letter outlining your experiences and contributions by Tuesday, April 22, 2025. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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

We work to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 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 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 an accommodation.

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