Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

On behalf of our client, Southpointe Academy, we are searching for a Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management in Vancouver, BC. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who is warm, trusted, and forward-thinking, with the presence to represent a premier independent IB World School and the insight to guide families through one of the most meaningful decisions they will make. As the architect of the school’s K–12 admissions, recruitment, and enrollment strategy, you will shape how families discover, understand, and ultimately join the Southpointe community.

Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a key member of the Leadership Team, you will influence the school’s growth, reputation, and future direction while ensuring every prospective family experiences Southpointe’s mission and values from the very first interaction.

If you can welcome families with genuine ease while confidently steering a busy admissions portfolio, then we encourage you to read on!

What You’ll Lead

• A mission-aligned enrollment strategy informed by data, market insight, and IB values
• The full admissions experience from inquiry to onboarding, ensuring every family feels seen and supported
• High-quality admissions events, tours, interviews, assessments, and communication
• A small, capable team delivering efficient operations and exceptional service
• Relationship-building with families, feeder schools, relocation partners, and international communities
• Retention efforts, including new-family check-ins, engagement programs, and annual re-enrollment
• Brand-aligned messaging through collaboration with academics, marketing, and leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of admissions experience in a preparatory or independent school environment
• Experience in an IB World School and with multicultural communities
• Familiarity with marketing, communications, and admissions databases

Who You Are

• Approachable, credible, and skilled at creating instant rapport
• A strong communicator who speaks to parents with authenticity
• A forward-looking thinker who brings fresh ideas and strategic clarity
• Professional, discreet, and mature in presence
• Experienced in admissions within an IB World School or university-prep setting
• Skilled in team leadership, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration

What Southpointe Academy Offers

• $130,000 – $140,000 CAD salary
• Full extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Five weeks of vacation
• Significant tuition discount for up to two dependants
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation allowance

How to apply

If you’re inspired by helping families begin their Southpointe journey with clarity, care, and confidence, we encourage you to review the Job Description and then forward a resume that clearly outlines how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role to TallSky Consulting.

TallSky is committed to supporting our clients in building inclusive cultures that embrace differences. Our approach reflects professional employment equity practices, and we believe in celebrating each candidate’s uniqueness. Diverse teams learn how to communicate respectfully, deliver more innovative solutions and are better positioned for long-term success.

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, after initial acknowledgement, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.