Admissions Advisor - Sales & Student Recruitment (Base + Commission)

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

Our University is actively seeking an Admissions Advisor. The successful candidate is described as energetic, driven, and results oriented – with a track record of meeting sales targets and a penchant for inspiring growth in others. Admissions Advisors work both directly with students and with other university departments to ensure a smooth transition into university programs and courses.  

If you want to take on a role where in an environment that makes a profound difference on the experience of students, we would like to talk to you. 

• High volume calls to prospective students, answering questions related to admissions and programs and processing student applications. 

• Meeting and exceeding established sales targets and weekly goals 
• Listening, recognizing, and considering the needs of prospective students in order to provide them with educational solutions. 
• Participating in all relevant marketing activities or recruiting events. 
• Managing company generated leads and personally developed leads and encourage qualified students to enroll 

• 2 years of sales and customer service experience. 
• Outstanding telephone skills and demeanor 
• Self-discipline and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail 

• An entrepreneurial attitude towards individual performance 
• Proficiency in using software such as Office 365/Microsoft tools 
• Results and goal oriented 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.