Job Description

Company: Medical University of Americas

Position Title: Admissions Advisor

Job Type: Full-Time- 3 month Contract

Reports to: Director, Student Recruitment

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About Medical University of Americas (MUA)s

Medical University of the Americas (MUA) has earned Recognized Accreditation, enabling our students to be eligible to practice in all 50 states of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries. MUA exists for students who bring diverse experiences and the determination to become physicians. Whether you are completing your pre-med journey or transitioning from another career in care, MUA provides an accredited, affordable, and supportive environment where your story is valued. With small classes, dedicated faculty and strong residency placements across North America, MUA turns commitment into impact.

Medical University of the Americas is part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network of higher education institutions committed to providing accessible, industry-relevant education. Our sister schools include SABA and St. Matthew's University School of Medicine.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Program Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to prospective students exploring our Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Pre-Med programs. Your responsibilities will include assessing each applicant's goals, offering tailored guidance, and assess student readiness. As a Program Advisor, you will play a crucial role in shaping future physicians by helping them navigate their medical education journey.

Responsibilities:

Daily correspondence via telephone and email with prospective students. Identify and understanding student needs via one-to-one consultation. Provide a consultative service to all students, assessing requirements and making recommendations Manage student applications from original inquiry through to application and support post application processes. Work with prospective students, applicants, and their families to provide high-quality advising on university/school admission requirements, academic programs, and school life. Maintain a conversion rate on all types of inquiries from lead to an interview, interview to application, and application to enrollment. Accountable for business growth through following up on leads and delivering information to prospective students in a timely manner. Provide effective and professional written and oral communication with all prospective students. Monitor the application process to ensure efficiency and consistency of the database. Meet and exceed annual, monthly, and quarterly starts, referrals, targets, and objectives as per tenure expectations. Develop and implement an effective, targeted schedule of recruitment activity to raise awareness and interest in MD and DVM study and increase student numbers. Develop effective processes to manage, monitor and convert inquiries generated from campaigns and inquiries from the website by phone, email and in-person. Manage a database of inquiries and leads, recording all conversion activity, contact details, audience profiles, contact history and decisions and outcomes.

Position Requirements:

To be successful in the Program Advisor position, the individual must possess:

A minimum of 2 years experience related to consultative sales. A strong understanding of the North American education and healthcare system. Experience recruiting domestic students is desired. Knowledge of Canadian and US med & vet school application processes and requirements is desirable. An undergraduate degree is desired.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience with target, quota and KPI environment. Proven success in consultative sale and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process. Capable of hands on problem-solving, with the ability to generate ideas and solutions. Independent worker and able to work develop personalized business strategies. Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail. Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks. Excellent verbal and communication skills (strong communicator in English).

Work Conditions:

This position will work remotely.

The Toronto School of Management is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. Accommodations are offered upon request for applicants participating in all phases of the recruitment and selection process in line with our Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Talent@guscancolleges.ca.