Officer, Admissions & Alumni

Responsibilities :

• Select mission-appropriate students for Greenwood College School by supporting and facilitating all aspects of the Admissions and enrolment process (school tours, answer queries, provide prospective families with appropriate information, perform interviews and follow up as required, participate in the decision making process)
• Coordinate and / or support Admissions and Advancement events
• Contribute to the school’s external relations programs by building strong relationships with alumni, alumni parents, prospective families, current parents, student ambassadors, donors, volunteers, external contractors and staff
• Provide project management support to the Executive Director, Admissions and the Executive Director, Advancement & Community Engagement to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Admissions and Advancement Offices
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Admissions regarding Student and Parent Ambassador Programs
• Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive alumni relations program, oversee the alumni annual giving program
• Manage the alumni constituent records in Raiser’s Edge, assist with data entry and the upkeep of constituent records in Raiser’s Edge
• Organize events for and liaise with the school alumni
• Support Advancement initiatives such as the annual appeal
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Other Advancement and Admissions duties as required to support the functioning of these programs

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

• Prior experience preferably in the Advancement or Admissions office of an educational or other non-profit setting
• University degree, college diploma or combination of continuing education and experience
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• High degree of diplomacy and tact
• Passionate about connecting with people
• Sound judgement and professional demeanor
• High attention to detail and proven ability to meet tight timelines
• Strong focus on service excellence
• Ability to multi-task and adapt well to change
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, manage a full workload and meet deadlines
• Strong technical skills and advanced proficiency in Google spreadsheet and presentation software
• Creative problem solver with a solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work evenings on occasion to support events
• Appreciation of a small school / small office environment
• Understanding of Greenwood’s mission and values

CONTACT INFORMATION

Interested applicants should send their resume to the attention of Melinda MacDonald, Director, Human Resources, via email to .

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Greenwood is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff, students and families.

We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to : age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, and sexual orientation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who would bring diverse perspectives, identities and ideas to our community.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the selection process.

Please submit both your cover letter and resume in a single pdf file. Files should be in the following name format : initial lastname subject(s)