Director of Admissions

About Us

VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design) is an innovative college for creative applied arts and design education. 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. At VCAD, we stand out as an employer with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace. Established in 2009, we currently have a presence in British Columbia and Alberta, offering programs in fashion, graphic and web design, interior design, and animation, catering to a broad spectrum of creative fields.

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

Position Job Title: Director of Admissions    

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Reports To: Associate Vice President of Admissions    

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

Compensation: Starting from $80,000 - 90,000 annually + comprehensive benefits 

Must Have: Experience in Art & Design   

Preference: Experience in Domestic admissions sales 

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: 

• At least two (2) years of 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 the time)

Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team