Assistant Director of Admissions

CDI College : Bridging Passion and Professionalism!

Why We Shine?

CDI College, a proud member of Campus Support, Canada's largest private college network, boasts over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses nationwide. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success.

• Empowerment and Growth: We foster professional advancement through tailored training, hire based on attitude, and commitment to a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.
• Community Engagement and Work-life Balance: Prioritizing social responsibility, we actively give back through our Foundation, while ensuring a balanced work-life harmony for personal and professional flourishing.

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Your Role in a Snapshot:

Be the Gateway to Education Excellence – Apply Now! Are you passionate about shaping the educational journey of future students? Join our dynamic admissions team and play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless enrollment experiences. Engage with prospective students, provide personalized guidance, and nurture an inclusive environment. If you're passionate about education, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our institution!

Location: Calgary, AB

Compensation: $50,000 + 2% Commission plus Comprehensive Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Expected Start Date: Sept 23rd, 2024

Your Day to Day:

In this role, you'll lead enrollment growth initiatives, engaging with prospective students to promote our diverse program offerings. Within the ADOA's purview are:

• Assist the Designated Admission Head and admissions team in developing and implementing strategies to attract and enroll a diverse pool of prospective students.
• Build relationships with prospective students, conducting informational sessions on admissions requirements, academic programs, and campus resources.
• Plan and execute recruitment events such as college fairs, open houses, and information sessions to engage potential students.
• Review and evaluate applications, transcripts, and supporting documents to determine eligibility and make admission decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless transition from admission to enrollment for accepted students.
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs through effective communication, follow-up, and closing strategies, maintaining accurate records of applicant data and admission decisions.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Previous experience in education sales or private college admissions or B2C sales or telemarketing.
• Possesses superb verbal communication skills with a confident phone presence, able to make a high volume of reach outs (80-150 per day) while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates strong resilience in managing rejections and objections, turning them into opportunities.

Bonus Points For:

• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for tracking and following up on prospective student interactions.
• Passionate about higher education with a genuine desire to help students succeed, demonstrating strong persuasive skills to convey our institution's value.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or other call management software is a plus.
• Capable of working independently, meeting set targets and goals, and adapting to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.