Director, Admissions

Redeemer; Canada; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Job summary

Redeemer University is seeking a Director of Admissions to lead and implement recruitment strategies for undergraduate, certificate, graduate programs and microcredentials. The role oversees the annual recruitment plan, events, and campus guest experiences, with responsibilities across multiple programs and populations.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Enrolment, the position emphasizes strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across campus to meet enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field is required; assets for the role.
• Master’s degree in Education, Higher Education, Business, or related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in post-secondary education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the annual recruitment plan, schedule, and implementation.
• Collaborate with AVP Enrolment to develop recruitment strategies for all programs and territories.
• Direct annual recruitment plans for portfolios and populations (athletes, churches, parents, home-educated, first generation, transfers).
• Develop recruitment pipelines for programs (e.g., MEd, BEd, Not-for-profit Certificate).
• Oversee recruitment events, internal processes, and policies for safe campus guest experiences.
• Set targets and measure event success via data-driven analysis.
• Coordinate operational changes with Enrolment Operations for new processes and launches.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (social science asset)

Master’s degree in Education / Higher Education / Business

Tools

CRM software

Data management systems

Job description

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.

For more than 40 years, Redeemer University has stood out across Canada for its commitment to a Christian undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education that develops the whole person. Rooted in a Reformed biblical worldview, and including a diverse community representing over 50 Christian denominations, Redeemer seeks to answer the fundamental questions about where we fit into God’s story while it prepares students to reflect the love of Jesus Christ in every career and calling. A rigorous academic program with an interdisciplinary core is supported by a vibrant community characterized by caring discipleship. The result is an enriching and transformational educational experience integrating faith, learning andservice.

Full-time • Open until filled • Starts: ASAP

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
• 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
• 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

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.