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Overview

Established in 1836 in Quebec, Canada, Bishop’s College School (BCS) is co-educational IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and certificates. With a campus bordered by farmland and rolling hills on one side and by the city of Sherbrooke on the other, BCS is a small, welcoming community and a “home away from home” to students from 40+ different countries. We create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect an­­­d individuals matter. By embracing a rigorous yet supportive academic program and a well-rounded education that inc­ludes athletics, the arts, leadership and development, and global citizenship, BCS is preparing students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a Bilingual Option (English and French), as well as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, and are a proud member of Round Square, through which students can go on exchanges and volunteer abroad.

The Position

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Officer responds to inquiries, coordinates interviews of prospective students, tests candidates, aids in the evaluation of admission files and co-ordinates admissions activities, including individual and group visits. The Officer participates in enrolment management related tasks as assigned throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as an initial source of information about BCS and the admissions process for prospective students and families
• Responds to phone calls and emails directed to the Admissions Office
• Greets prospective families and other visitors to the school
• Manages applicant files from inquiry through to enrolment, including scheduling tours, interviews and testing with prospective and applicant families
• Represents the school at Montreal and local school fairs
• Directs and leads the Student Ambassador program
• Coordinates content for admissions communications such as Summer Mailing for current and prospective families
• Assists in the planning and delivery of admissions information sessions, testing sessions and other admissions-related events
• Maintains guest lists and RSVPs for all admissions events & open houses
• Works with Marketing Communications Officer to ensure that admissions information is updated regularly with respect to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter

International student recruitment is a key aspect to this position. Working in collaboration with the Director and Associate Director, the Admissions Officer will be responsible for fostering and establishing admission markets for BCS throughout the world. Work in this area includes:

• Evaluating potential international admission markets
• Travelling (both domestic and international) while representing the school at secondary school fairs and open houses and meets with key constituent
• Maintaining relationships with educational consultants, school officials and parents of international students
• Planning international admission events

• Experience in admissions administration at university or boarding school - an advantage
• Proven ability in the use of social media, web design and databases for supporting effective marketing and department efficiency
• Strong written and verbal skills required
• Bilingualism English/French or a second language an asset
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in scheduling – extensive travel for recruiting off campus, nationally and internationally required
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Blackbaud database software
• Must have a valid driver’s license