Director, Admissions - Royal Crown School

Royal Crown School (“RCS”) is a private high school with a growing student body of 300 students ranging from grades 7 to 12. The school boasts a modern campus in Scarborough, Ontario. RCS provides rigorous, progressive academics with individual attention and small class sizes to ensure success for all its students. RCS runs an elite basketball program with world-class coaches and sends graduates to NCAA schools and even the NBA. The school features a diverse community that is comprised of a student body that includes 50% Canadian and 50% international students who hail from over 20 countries. RCS provides an energizing, caring environment that helps students to unleash their full potential.

It is within this context that Royal Crown School welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Admissions.

Reporting to the Head of School, Michael Burke, the Director, Admission is an integral part of the school senior leadership team and is responsible for attracting and retaining a diverse population of domestic and international students and families who will thrive in its unique learning environment. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director, Admissions manages the daily operations of the Admission Office, including budget, database, files, correspondence, and outreach. Working with an accomplished team, the Director, Admissions oversees admission events and promote the school to attract new families. The Director, Admission is actively engaged in supporting the annual re-enrolment process and with responding to current family requests, as required. In collaboration with the School’s leadership, the Director, Admissions will create marketing materials and messaging that aligns with the school's brand and create and report on annual goals and objectives for attracting and retaining students. The Director, Admissions will work with the team to generate, analyze and communicate statistical data pertaining to projected enrolment to inform practice and contribute to the strategic direction of the school. To achieve these goals, the Director, Admissions will be asked to develop and maintain strong relationships with partner schools, alumni, community organizations, professional agents and consultants. Through coordination with the admissions teams, and other school departments, the Director, Admissions will ensure a smooth enrollment process for all students.

As the ideal candidate, you are a visionary, charismatic leader with the knowledge, ingenuity, and passion to build strong relationships and promote and advance the mission of the School. You have proven experience in admissions, marketing and/or sales, coupled with knowledge and experience in the private educational sector. You will leverage your experience as a proven leader to develop strategies, implement operational plans, meet goals, and adjust to shifting priorities and circumstances. You have strong project management skills and are able to manage multiple, and sometimes, competing initiatives. Candidates must have exceptional written and verbal communications skills, and be adept at engaging with, and presenting to both large and small groups of individuals interested and connected to the school. Some travel is an expectation. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Royal Crown School, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter or visit www.griffithgroup.ca/royal-crown-school-director-admissions.

Royal Crown School welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Royal Crown School and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment processes, please contact Griffith Group Executive Search.