Assistant Director of Admissions

CDI College; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Winnipeg, Canada, is looking for an Enrollment Specialist to drive student enrollment efforts. The role involves engaging with prospective students, leading recruitment events, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background, preferably in education, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and is a full-time on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of solid sales performance history or record.
• Professional sales training preferred.
• Previous experience in education sales or B2C sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead enrollment growth initiatives with prospective students.
• Develop strategies to attract and enroll a diverse pool of applicants.
• Plan recruitment events such as college fairs and information sessions.

Skills

Sales performance history

Verbal communication skills

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence and 23 campuses across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certification programs across business, healthcare, technology, and art and design. Join our admissions team to facilitate seamless enrollment experiences and help shape the future of our institution.

Position Details

Position Location: CDI College, Winnipeg

Compensation: Base salary of $50,000 annually, plus 2% uncapped commission

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Anticipated Start Date: October 2025

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 / Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of solid sales performance history or record
• Professional sales training; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 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.

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We invite you to apply today, even if you do not tick every skill listed. We value diverse skill sets and believe your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team. We are proudly Canadian—rooted in diverse communities, guided by our values, and committed to growing together from coast to coast.