Associate Director of Admissions
Regular
Internal/External Posting
Posting Date: July 14, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 3, 2026
Posting # 2026049
Hours
Monday-Friday, Full time
Beginning August 2026
Salary
Range $78,000 to $82,000
This is a non – bargaining unit position
All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
The Associate Director of Admissions supports the Admissions Department in developing and executing St. Margaret’s School’s student recruitment initiatives both domestically and internationally. This role is integral in managing the admissions process and building relationships with agents and families of current and prospective students to ensure a successful SMS experience. Additionally, the Associate Director will actively seek opportunities to highlight, promote, and raise awareness of the School. This role assists and supports the Admissions process.
Core Competencies
- Integrity & Trust
- Building Effective Teams
- Service Orientation
- School & Business Acumen
- Communication & Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Managerial Courage
- Resilience
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Strategic Agility
- Service Orientation
Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit and enroll qualified students to meet the school’s admissions targets.
- Cultivate new and existing relationships with agents and families of current and prospective students.
- Collaborate with the Admissions Department to develop achievable and geographically diverse recruitment targets.
- Assist with recruitment activities, including preparation, travel fairs, events, information sessions, and one-on-one meetings.
- Work with the Communications and Advancement departments to develop promotional materials and create events that increase interest and inquiries in the school.
- Develop, produce, and deliver effective presentations to highlight school programs.
- Assist the Admissions team in assessment activities, including reviewing applications, interviewing prospective students, and conducting academic evaluations.
- Represent the School at special events and recruitment opportunities involving prospective students.
- Support retention strategies across all grades and contribute to a sustainable long-term strategic admissions plan.
- Welcome students and their families to their new life within the close-knit SMS community.
- Provide excellence customer service to successfully deliver admissions services on behalf of the school
- Track and report all admissions and re-enrollment metrics.
- Support the Admissions Assistant role as needed.
- Domestic and international travel is required.
- Work schedule includes evening and weekend activities as needed.
- Actively support the vision, mission, and values of the school.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Education and Experience
- A university degree in relevant discipline
- Minimum of 5 years experience in recruitment and admissions
- Experience within an independent, international education environment is preferred
- Multiple languages proficiency is preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of international recruitment practices within the competitive independent school market.
- Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- High energy, vision, creativity, and strong team-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Attention to detail with a strong goal and results orientation.
- Ability to work independently, combined with the skills to thrive in a team-based environment
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional and persuasive written, oral and presentation skills, with a strong customer focus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google tools, and student information systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Actively supports the vision, mission, and values of our school.
Valued Benefits
A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities.
St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected].
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR.
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