Associate Director, North American Boarding Admissions

Shawnigan; Shawnigan Lake; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package after 3 months

RRSP with employer-matched

Paid vacation

Flexible work environment

Lunch provided on campus

Gym and Wellness Centre access

Job summary

Shawnigan Lake School in British Columbia seeks an Associate Director of North American Boarders to guide prospective families from inquiry to enrolment, by building relationships and representing the school regionally. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the role leads recruitment across Canada and the United States.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, a nurturing workplace, and opportunities to engage with families, travel 20–30% of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Education, Humanities, or a related field is required (advanced degree preferred).
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in admissions administration is preferred, especially in a boarding school environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective families from inquiry to enrolment through personal communication, tours, interviews, and compassionate decision delivery.
• Process applications and collaborate with Admissions Committee on decisions; manage re-enrolments and handovers to department heads.
• Represent Shawnigan North America at fairs and events (20–30% travel); lead information sessions and manage special initiatives like the Dream Scholarship.

Skills

Strong written, verbal, organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Education, Humanities, or related field

Tools

Database management systems

Generative AI

Job description

Shawnigan Lake School in British Columbia seeks an Associate Director of North American Boarders to guide prospective families from inquiry to enrolment, by building relationships and representing the school regionally. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the role leads recruitment across Canada and the United States.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, a nurturing workplace, and opportunities to engage with families, travel 20–30% of the