Assistant Director of Admissions - Winnipeg

CDI College; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI College in Winnipeg is seeking an Admissions Representative to join our on-site admissions team. You will engage with prospective students, provide personalized guidance on programs, and support applicants as they navigate the enrollment process.

The role offers a base salary of $50,000 CAD per year plus a 2% uncapped commission, with a Monday to Friday schedule and start date targeted for September/October 2026. If you thrive in education sales and helping students succeed, apply today.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of solid sales history or track record.
• Strong verbal communication with a confident phone presence.
• Experience in education sales, private college admissions, B2C sales or telemarketing is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead enrollment growth initiatives by engaging with prospective students.
• Present program options, admissions requirements, and campus resources.
• Plan and execute recruitment events like college fairs and information sessions.
• Review applications and transcripts to determine eligibility and admission decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth admission-to-enrollment transitions.
• Meet sales targets and KPIs while maintaining accurate applicant records.

Skills

Sales performance

Communication

Prospecting & outreach

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About Us CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certifications programs across various disciplines such as business, healthcare, technology, and art and design.

About Us CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certifications programs across various disciplines such as business, healthcare, technology, and art and design.

Your Role In a Snapshot

Are you passionate about shaping the educational journey of future students? Join our dynamic admissions team and play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless enrollment experiences. Engage with prospective students, provide personalized guidance, and nurture an inclusive environment. If you're passionate about education, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our institution!

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: September/ October 2026

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

• 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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