Admissions Officer - West Vancouver, Canada - Collingwood School

Collingwood School

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West Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Collingwood School is a gender-inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.
Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world.

We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people.

Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world.

At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives.

We are looking for an experienced Admissions Officer to join our Morven Campus (Grades The Admissions Officer is an integral member of the Enrolment team and is a front-line representative of our School and communicates Collingwood's mission, differentiators and programs of interest to external inquiring families.

The role also supports external families as they navigate the admissions process and offers support to current families regarding all aspects of enrolment.

This is a Full Time Permanent position.

Responsibilities:

Be a primary contact for inquiring families
Schedule and lead informative and engaging school tours for inquiring and applicant families
Participate in the process of vetting, assessing and interviewing applicants and their families
Provide support during the annual enrolment of current and new JK-Grade 11 students
Oversee, coordinate, schedule and invigilate inhouse assessments for applicants to JK-Grade 1
Support and action a range of enrolment events including New Student Day, New Parent Receptions, Open Houses and Assessment & Interview days (occasional evening and/or Saturday work is required)
Maintain and update the New Parent Portal and the Admissions web page
Gather and maintain accurate data and produce regular statistical reports
Liaise with Collingwood faculty and staff, current parents, and parents of applicants
Provide training and oversee the Enrolment Ambassador program (Grades 612) as well as parent volunteers
Keep apprised of JK-Grade 12 activities and events
Attend department meetings, retreats and schoolwide meetings, as well as participate in professional development opportunities
Engage in work aimed at supporting the Director of Enrolment to ensure full enrolment
Perform any other related duties as requested by the Director of Enrolment

Required qualifications

A combination of postsecondary education and a minimum of two years of administrative support experience in a collaborative office setting in admissions, education, business, project management, public relations, communications or another related field
Basic knowledge of a K12 curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) or/and other educational curriculum
Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suite as well as strong webbased communication tools and database skills
Proven ability to thrive in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven, highly productive environment
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
Great attention to detail, selfmotivation, selfregulation and flexibility
Discretion regarding the handling of sensitive and confidential information pertaining to student, parent and applicant communications and permanent records
Able to identify, address and resolve issues as they occur
Ability and confidence to build and maintain relationships across the entire School community
A positive, confident, cando attitude along with a sense of humour

Canadian residency and legally entitled to work in Canada

Proficiency in a second language is an asset
Required to have a valid driver's licence and daily access to a personal vehicle
Physically able to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
Experience working in an Independent School or University Admissions Office is an asset

Our "Must Haves"

Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
Collaborative mindset and courageous approach to adversity
Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
Creative "outofthebox" thinker
Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school's success
Selfawareness, with a desire for constant self improvement (goaloriented)

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, including RRSP, Personal Days and access to a Health Spending Account, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work