SJK has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Associate Director, International Student Recruitment to join our team!

About St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)

SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus, offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK-Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9-12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.

SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love learning and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals, fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens.

As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent, and alumnus feels welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriad of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they could contribute positively to our diverse community.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, International Student Recruitment, leads the planning and execution of SJK’s international student recruitment and retention strategy. This specialist role focuses on building and maintaining the School’s international student population, supporting boarding enrolment in Grades 9–12, and enhancing SJK’s profile as a leading independent IB World Continuum School in Canada.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Lead SJK’s international student recruitment with a primary focus on boarding enrolment in Grades 9–12 by setting annual targets, priority markets, and ethical recruitment practices aligned with CAIS principles, ensuring sustainable growth and a diverse boarding community.
• Develop and execute international recruitment and diversification strategies by applying enrolment data, market analysis, and institutional priorities to support recruitment of students committed to academic, personal growth, and international mindedness to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Build and manage relationships with international agents and partners through clear agreements, regular training, and performance monitoring processes to ensure responsible third-party engagement and accurate representation of the school’s mission, program, and outcomes.
• Provide admissions consultation and guidance to prospective students and families using structured advising protocols, transparent admissions criteria, and timely communication to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with IB learner profile attributes and school values.
• Coordinate applicant assessment and interview processes for international and domestic boarding candidates by collaborating with admissions, academic, and boarding leadership to ensure consistent, fair, and rigorous evaluation practices that measure student academic, and social readiness to thrive in an IB continuum school.
• Explore and develops international and domestic boarding recruitment pathways by identifying feeder schools, community partnerships, and access initiatives that align with the school’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility while strengthening long-term program and financial sustainability.
• Represent the school at international recruitment fairs, school visits, and virtual events by delivering consistent, mission-aligned messaging and culturally responsive engagement, reinforcing IB values of international-mindedness and SJK expectations for professional conduct and brand stewardship.
• Leverage digital platforms and social media channels to conduct targeted recruitment campaigns while monitoring inquiry, application, and yield metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Apply demographic data and market intelligence to set annual market priorities to create an enrolment plan that promotes diversity and minimizes risks of shifting geopolitical circumstances.
• Co-develop and maintain international and domestic interview and assessment frameworks, including virtual assessment protocols, to ensure equitable access, consistency across markets, and alignment with IB approaches to learning, learner profile expectations, and ethical admissions practice.
• Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to engage international alumni as ambassadors through events, referrals, and storytelling initiatives that promote community engagement and strengthen authentic, mission-driven recruitment pathways.
• Co-develop and co-lead the international and domestic onboarding processes for new boarding students to build a strong boarding community identity.
• Collaborate with the Director of Boarding to support the academic and social emotional well-being, and integration of boarding students into the full life of the School.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Marketing and communication training preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in international student recruitment and enrolment management at the secondary or post-secondary school level.
• Understanding of global education markets and student mobility trends
• Expertise in data survey, analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated strategic planning and execution skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Language proficiency in Mandarin, Korean and Japanese is an asset
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Cultural competence and ability to engage diverse communities
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the School and the International Baccalaureate program
   

Workplace Requirements and Conditions:
 

• Onsite role requiring domestic and international travel
• Evenings and weekends during peak recruitment periods

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to https://tealandco.com/careers by March 1st, 2026.

SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.

SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment.

The salary range is based on our current salary grid and ranges from $75,000.00 to $95,000.00, with placement on the grid determined by qualifications and years of eligible and related experience. These amounts are based on our current year grid, which may increase for the 2026–2027 academic year.

SJK does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.