Director, Enrolment Services
Acadia University - 2 Jobs
Wolfville, NS
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Position: Director, Enrolment Services
Department: Student Recruitment (Canada)
Position Type: AUPAT 8, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: October 10, 2025
Application Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 25-30-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $86,846 - $102,172 per annum.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, and university paid holidays including winter break closure.
The Director of Enrolment Services is a key role in Acadia University's growth and sustainability, responsible for overseeing all aspects of student recruitment and domestic enrolment. The Director will set enrolment targets, develop strategies to attract students, and ensure the University meets its enrolment goals, directly influencing tuition revenue, academic profile, and institutional reputation. This position requires a balance of short-term responsiveness and long-term strategic vision, with the Director developing and executing multi-year enrolment strategies that drive growth and align recruitment efforts with Acadia's academic priorities.
The Director will lead a team of recruitment professionals, providing clear direction and operational oversight to ensure the effective execution of enrolment initiatives. This includes guiding a cohesive strategy that integrates marketing, communications, and partnerships to attract a diverse range of students. This role involves collaborating with faculty, admissions, and student services to align enrolment strategies with academic offerings and institutional capacity, ensuring that recruitment efforts are well-coordinated and impactful.
The Director will manage a significant recruitment budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to achieve measurable enrolment outcomes. Expertise in market analysis, forecasting enrolment trends, and budget management will be crucial in contributing to the University's financial sustainability and long-term success.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Higher Education Administration, or a related field. A combination of education and senior-level experience in enrolment management may also be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student recruitment, enrolment services, marketing, or a related field. Experience in higher education is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Expertise in strategic planning, market research, and data-driven decision-making.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and forecasting enrolment outcomes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Experience with CRM systems and data analytics tools for recruitment and enrolment management.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected]
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Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected]
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