Job Posting Detail

TMS is a leading independent school in Richmond Hill that combines the Montessori and International Baccalaureate frameworks to provide students from 18 months to Grade 12 the foundation for a life of goodness and excellence. TMS is a member of CIS Ontario and accredited by CCMA, CAIS and the IBO. Our Mission is to deliver a seamless, internationally-acclaimed educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students to discover the best of who they are and to achieve their full potential.

TMS is inviting applications from motivated, inspiring individuals for the position of:

Assistant Director, Enrolment Management

The Assistant Director, Enrolment Management is an integral part of the Community Development Department and, together with the Director, Enrolment Management, is responsible for attracting and retaining a dynamic and diverse population of students and families who will thrive in our learning environment and who are aligned with our school culture.

The Assistant Director, Enrolment Management works with potential students and their families to support them in all aspects of the TMS admissions process. Overall, the role is to support the development of a robust, exciting, and competitive admissions program. 

 As the ideal candidate, you are an engaging visionary with strong strategic, relationship and analytical skills. Your capacity and commitment to drive enrolment and re-enrolment in times of economic pressure and competition and your ability to act as a public face for the School with current and prospective families will be highly valued.  

You have excellent data analytical skills, the ability to make sense of data and use data to make informed strategic decisions. You have knowledge or experience with independent school life and culture. Your ability to communicate in an additional language would be an asset.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Community Development and is a full time non-faculty position that will work at both our Lower and Upper Schools. Given the nature of the position, some evening and weekend work will be required to attend and support TMS events.

Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Education, or a certificate or diploma in a related field
• A minimum of three to five years of experience working in Admissions in independent schools is considered an asset

 Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Communicate the school’s programs, offerings, mission and culture to prospective candidates and their families through Open Houses, Information Sessions, personal interviews, tours and written communication.
• Support the applicant experience from point of inquiry through enrolment ensuring the highest standards of client care are maintained.
• Generate, analyze and communicate statistical data pertaining to attraction, retention and enrolment to inform practice and contribute to the strategic direction of the school.
• Support the annual re-enrolment process, tracking the responses of current families and following-up as required
• Work with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing concerning all aspects of marketing and communications for website, social media, promotional events (open houses, trade shows) and publications.
• Manage Blackbaud K-12 for student records, re-enrolment, fee collection, wait-list management and all other activities associated with admissions for both campuses.
• Track and maintain a range of metrics (how parents find TMS, % who register after coming to open house/info session, admissions funnel etc.).
• Work closely with staff, students, alumni and parents together with the Community Development team in developing a strong sense of school community.

 Skills/Competencies

• Together with the Director of Enrolment Management, conceptualize and articulate an innovative strategic direction for enrolment management for the School, and translate that strategy into successful events, student/parent experiences, and opportunities to build reputation in community
• Excellent competency using Blackbaud products (Education Edge and K-12)
• An understanding of the Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs is considered a key asset
• High degree of confidence and experience working with data and statistical analysis  
• Advanced interviewing and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks while maintaining a strong attention to details and accuracy
• High level of initiative, energy and motivation, and a collaborative approach to problem solving
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and think strategically
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Monitor current developments in independent school enrolment management practices and in particular CAIS, CIS Ontario, and EMA.

TMS offers opportunities for professional development and the opportunity to work in a vibrant, collegial workplace.

How to Apply:

If you believe that a challenging, innovative environment is the perfect fit for your career goals, please submit your resume along with a covering letter to: Human Resources at tmshr@tmsschool.ca by: March 31, 2023.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TMS is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations upon request to enable applicants with disabilities to engage in all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information on TMS, please visit our website at www.tmsschool.ca