Director of Admissions

Job Responsibility:

We are happy to say that we are looking for an experienced Director of Admissions to join Visual College of Arts Design team in Calgary, AB!

Position Job Title: Director of Admissions

Location: On-site, Calgary, AB

Job Status: Full-time, permanent, must be eligible to work in Canada

Compensation : Starting from $80,000 annually + comprehensive benefits + 50% bonus

Must Have: Experience in Art & Design

Preference: Experience in Domestic admissions sales or Sales experience in Fitness Industry

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Director of Admissions (DOA) is sourcing, coaching/mentoring, and managing an Admissions team within a Region, to help ensure the Region meets or exceeds the enrollment targets for the Company.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The DOA will be responsible for the following:

• Providing leadership to their assigned team of Admissions Advisors (up to 30), through:
• Hiring, training, developing and coaching/mentoring Admissions staff to maximize sales and ensure all sales staff achieve targets.
• Managing and communicating with staff in situations of conflict and change, including performance management of underperforming staff.
• Coordinate group and individual training and systems implementation.
• Continuously monitoring and analyzing student enrollment data to guarantee responsiveness to issues through:
• Reviewing, implementing, and maintaining objectives and goals.
• Reporting weekly enrollment and department updates.
• Recommending progressive and challenging targets for growth.
• Collaborating with all departments (HR, Academics, Finance, Marketing, etc.) to ensure the Company achieves enrollment goals.
• Building opportunity networks with others in the community, resulting in increased visibility of the organization
• Other duties as assigned by management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: To be successful in the DOA position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following.

Education and Experience:

• Degree, diploma or certificate in Business or a related field.
• At least two (2) years' sales management experience in a results driven, service oriented, fast paced environment.
• Sales experience (and preferably Sales management experience) with emotionally driven sales decisions, and within a high volume sales environment (a high volume of calls and a high volume of leads)

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven sales performance history
• Proven success in coaching/mentorship and training
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy and sincerity
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proven self-starter and problem solver
• Must be deadline driven and goal-oriented
• A positive attitude and customer focused approach
• Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion
• The ability to work independently and effectively manage your work schedule and hours to meet the needs of your staff and the business; this includes frequently working evenings and weekends as required
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
• The ability to travel within your assigned Region, which includes possessing a class 5 driver's license and a vehicle
• The ability to travel outside your Region on an infrequent basis (maximum 10% of time)

WHY CHOOSE US? VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design) is an innovative college for creative applied arts, with a presence in BC, AB and ON. With over 35 years of experience, we have nurtured artists and imaginative minds to pursue their creative passions. Our diploma programs span fashion, graphic and web design, interior design, and animation.

WHAT SETS US APART

• Diverse Ventures: We've expanded into online education, real estate, private seniors' homes, and corporate branding.
• Collaborative Culture: Humility, transparency, and open communication are the cornerstones of our collaborative workplace.
• Empowered Teams: We believe in empowerment, learning from mistakes, and fostering critical thinking.
• Innovation & Impact: Our dedication to innovation and social impact drives our continuous growth.
• Thriving Business, Greater You: Our growing and expanding business opens up numerous avenues and opportunities for promotion. With broadening horizons, you can pursue various career paths aligned with your aspirations, allowing for limitless growth.

Ready to be part of our dynamic journey? Explore career opportunities at Visual College of Art and Design Careers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Admissions: 1 year (preferred)
• Art and design industry: 1 year (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2P 3E9 (preferred)

Work Location: In person