The Position:
In line with Redeemer’s 2035 vision for enrolment growth, the Director, Admissions is responsible for leading and implementing recruitment strategies to attract and enrol students into undergraduate, certificate and graduate programs as well as microcredentials. This role is uniquely positioned to lead the annual recruitment plan and the campus events strategy. The Director, Admissions is a key member of leadership across campus, developing best practices and sharing challenges for recruitment and admissions.
Position Type: Full Time, Replacement role
Responsibilities:
Directing the annual recruitment operational plan and schedule, and its implementation
- Work collaboratively with the Associate Vice President, Enrolment to develop and identify recruitment strategies for all Redeemer programs, students and territories to meet the recruitment targets of the institution
- Direct annual recruitment plans for specific portfolios and specialized populations including but not limited to athletes, churches, parents, home-educated students, first generation students and transfer students
- As part of the annual recruitment plan, develop recruitment pipelines, and subsequent strategies, for individual programs in the portfolio (ex. MEd, BEd, NFP Certificate)
- Oversee the planning, development, and execution of recruitment events, including the development of internal processes and recommending of institutional policies to ensure positive and safe campus guest experiences
- Set event targets and measuring events success through data-driven analysis and reporting
- Alongside the Director, Enrolment Operations, request and plan for any operational changes including the development of new processes/efficiencies, application updates, and new program launches
- Ensure the work of admissions and recruitment connects to and enhances the strategic plan of Redeemer University
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures for campus visit and events, recruitment travel and other admissions-specific processes
Travel and Recruitment Development
- In collaboration with the appropriate stakeholders in the university, support and maintain partnerships with key external stakeholders for program-specific recruitment
- Maintain a recruitment territory of students of 20-30 deposited students, including travel, student contacts and application funnel development
- Strategically direct key undergraduate portfolios including but not limited to Key High School portfolio, athlete recruitment, international study permit process, homeschool, and parent communications
- Travel throughout the year (approx. 5 weeks in total cross-Canada) to key partners & provide regular communication to them throughout the year via newsletters or mail
Leading and Directing Admissions Team
- Manage, train, and assist admissions counsellors, Manager, Undergraduate Admissions, enrolment advisors and campus events coordinator
- Equip recruitment team with resources and opportunities for continual professional development
- Set priorities and keep regular communication with direct reports
Additional Projects and Emerging Opportunities
- Regularly review and recommend changes to the admissions processes and requirements for programs in portfolio, removing as many barriers as possible to applicants while maintaining the integrity of the admission requirements and ensuring processes are in line with competing programs.
- Review and provide input into program and recruitment-specific communications that connect to the unique prospective student and learner
- Represent Redeemer at SEMCCU alongside Directors of Admission at Christian Universities across Canada
- Implement recruitment-specific elements of new program development
- Be abreast of market research and trends and ensure the Associate Vice President, Enrolment is aware of possible risk and exposure related to admissions and recruitment
Admissions decision review
- Undergraduate: Review admissions files for general admissions criteria
- BEd: Review admissions files and recommend candidates for interview, subject to faculty review
- Certificates: Make admissions decisions for all Not-for-profit Management Certificate students
- Academic Microcredentials: Make admissions decisions for learners and students in microcredentials
- Masters: Review and recommend masters candidates, subject to faculty review.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Possesses an in-depth understanding of University recruitment market in both Ontario and Canada
- Experience with Christian post-secondary education
- Ability to plan strategies that provide a student-first admissions experience and meets the enrollment targets of the institution
- Extensive experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Availability to travel on university business often involving evenings and weekends
- Ability to provide clear and accurate information across a variety of programs, degrees and admissions processes
- Comprehensive data management skills – familiarity with data management systems and CRMs
- A proven ability to supervise others and create a culture of thriving
Other Requirements:
- Understanding of Redeemer University (Mission, Values, and Reformed Christian identity)
- Ability to communicate the distinctiveness of the Reformed faith and its relation to the education and mission of the university.
Education/Training:
- Required - Bachelor’s degree - A degree in a social science field would be an asset
- Required - Master’s degree in an Education, Higher Education, Business, or relevant field
- Minimum of five years of experience within post-secondary education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Application Process:
Applicants are requested to apply via the "Submit your Application" link below. Applicants are requested to include their application (cover letter and resume) and submit a statement that articulates their faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Compensation: Salary Range: $76,400 - $105,606
Position Reports to: Associate VP, Enrolment
Expiry Date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission in an effort to expedite the hiring process. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.