Associate Director - North American Boarders

Associate Director
-North American Boarders

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, outstanding sports facilities, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art learning commons and library, recording studio, and robotics lab.

Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

For more information, explore our Shawnigan at a Glance.

Staff endorse our School’s values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission:
Spark Minds, Kindle Hearts, Forge Futures.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

The Associate Director of North American Boarders guides prospective families through the process of discovering and choosing Shawnigan Lake School. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, this position leads recruitment across Canada and the United States by building genuine relationships, representing the school regionally, and managing the enrolment journey from initial inquiry through to registration.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

Appointment:
Permanent appointment. Full-time 1.0 FTE position.

Compensation: $72,000 - $85,000 per year. Starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience, and internal parity.

• After 3 months of employment, a full benefits package and RRSP with employer-matched contributions, paid vacation, a flexible work environment, and a nurturing family-friendly workplace.
• Subsidized lunch to enjoy delicious meals provided on campus.
• Campus Gym and Wellness Centre access

Start Date:

Immediate(consideration for a later start date may be given).

• Strategic Family Engagement:
  Guide prospective families from inquiry to enrolment through personal communication, tours, interviews, and compassionate decision delivery.
• Admissions Operations:
  Process applications, collaborate with the Admissions Committee on decisions, handle re-enrolments, and ensure a smooth handover to department heads.
• Travel & Events:
  Represent Shawnigan across North America (20–30% travel) at fairs and athletic events, lead info sessions, and manage special initiatives like the Dream Scholarship.
• Strategic Market Advising:
  Analyze regional enrolment data, demographics, and trends to advise leadership on high-potential target markets.
• Cross-Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Communications & Marketing, Advancement, the Head's Office, and the Learning Centre to streamline admissions projects and welcome new students.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Education, Humanities, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred).
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in admissions administration, preferably in a boarding school environment.
• Admissions, events, community development, communications and/or marketing experience.
• Ability to connect with a wide variety of people to build meaningful relationships.
• Proficient in the use of varied technologies, including familiarity with database management systems…