Director, Boarding Admission

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as Director, Boarding Admission. This is an 11 month, permanent position.

The salary for this role is $110,040 to $122,878, which is the prorated amount for the 11-month term based on a full-time 12-month equivalent of $120,000 to $134,000.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.  At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive. 

The Position:

The Director, Boarding Admission is a strategic thinker and key architect of Havergal's global community.  A high-level collaborator who thrives in a team of strong, capable professionals, the Director also processes the independent judgment to lead their portfolio with confidence.  Reporting to the Director of Admission & Enrolment and working closely with the Executive Director, Strategic Enrolment Management (ED, SEM) with all of the processes and procedures relating to recruitment, admission and onboarding of families, the Director is someone who can look at global and domestic market data to build a multi-year growth plan and then hit the ground running to execute it.  This role requires a rare blend of competitive drive and a family first heart, ensuring our growth is always balanced by our commitment to an equitable, mission-aligned student body.

A strategic connector, the Director, Boarding Admission will build relationships across constituents and departments within the school, involving themselves in the boarding program through support of the Boarding team and build relationships with families, faculty and staff through engagement in the life of the school. 

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide oversight of the end-to-end boarding recruitment lifecycle, identifying priority markets, setting annual targets and deploying ethical recruitment processes that align with those in the day school, ensuing a diverse and sustainable boarding community.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to the Admission Officer, Senior & Boarding School, including participating in the performance evaluation process.
• Participate in key recruitment and admission travel, working with current families, alumnae/OGs and local agents as well as prospective families.
• Partner with the Director of Admission & Enrolment on recruitment, admission and onboarding of Senior School day students.
• Partner with the Director, Boarding School and Director of Admission & Enrolment to plan and execute a fulsome onboarding process for our new boarding families.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with agents in key markets to ensure a strong admission funnel for boarding students.
• Participate in evening boarding duty once per month as part of engagement within the life of the school.
• Conduct market research for all boarding recruitment, being aware of our competitive landscape and providing market analysis to allow the school to remain a first-choice destination for boarding families.
• Collaborate with the ED SEM and ED MarComms on specific boarding marketing strategies.
• Liaise with the Alumnae Office to plan joint travel in conjunction with the Director of Admission & Enrolment.
• Working with the Alumnae office, develop strategies to engage boarding alumnae and their families with the School.
• Support ED SEM and Director of Admission & Enrolment with recruitment, admission and community events throughout the year.
• Attend evening/daytime functions relating to Admission and key school life events.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 7 years related experience in student recruitment and/or student admission.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment who is able to analyze and present data to assist in setting priorities for the Admission department.
• A compelling communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who is adept in both verbal and written communication.
• Displays a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Innovative approach with a curiosity to explore and desire to always improve.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, is proactive and requires minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a creative approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a high-performing team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach and willingness to adjust to change.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusive Excellence

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest to HC Careers no later than April 8, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. We use an AI transcription tool for note-taking during the initial telephone pre-screening. Candidate consent will be requested before the call, and refusal will not affect your application. If consent is declined, an HR member will take manual notes.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.