Admissions Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

Description

Our Admissions team is looking for a new Advisor In this role you will be responsible for the recruitment and admission of new students, promoting VanArts in support of overall enrolment objectives.

• Prompt, professional response to all prospective student queries.
• Provide information to students regarding the full range and types of media arts programs offered by VanArts, including a basic understanding of opportunities for postgraduation employment.

• Promote, plan and host on-campus visits for prospective students, parents, or institutional partners, conducting campus tours and liaising with faculty as required to ensure successful VanArts experiences.
• Plan, coordinate and represent VanArts at recruitment events, career fairs, and other recruitment outreach opportunities.
• Plan, organize and conduct presentations and workshops, representing VanArts to groups of prospective students, high school groups, parents, guidance counselors, partners, etc.

• Issue enrolment confirmations, prepare withdrawal forms and other office related correspondence.
• Create and maintain highly organized and up to date records for all prospective students.
• Conduct internal and/or external statistical analysis on student demographics and trends.
• Perform other duties, as required.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in student recruitment and customer service. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
• Completed postsecondary degree or diploma is an asset.
• Passion for the media arts, entertainment, and creative industries is an asset.
• Familiarity with the postsecondary educational systems in B.C. and Canada including familiarity with International Education and with Citizenship & Immigration Canada policies and procedures related to international students would be an asset.
• Ability and desire to establish positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and work collaboratively with a variety of faculty and administrators.
• Ability to make engaging presentations to groups and individuals.
• Fluency in the English language, verbal and written. Additional languages are an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to cope successfully with fluctuations in workloads and changing priorities in a fastpaced work environment.
• Energetic, friendly, positive and reliable.
• Maintain accurate information and exhibit discretion & confidentiality.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel required must have active driver's license and access to a vehicle.

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Student recruitment: 2 years (preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (preferred)

• Driving Licence (preferred)

• 25% (preferred)