We're hiring: Director of Growth & Enrolment at Purcell Collegiate School.
Purcell is a growing independent international boarding and day school for Grades 9–12, set in the Purcell Mountains of Kimberley, BC. Our students pursue excellence through two pathways: the Academy Pathway, home to our established Purcell Hockey Academy, and the Explorations Pathway, designed for international students seeking a Canadian boarding school experience that goes beyond the classroom.
We're looking for a strategic, relationship-focused leader to join our senior leadership team and guide student recruitment, admissions, enrolment and marketing during an exciting period of growth. You'll build relationships with families, international education agents and partner schools, and help shape the future of a distinctive Canadian boarding school.
If you know the international school world, understand what connects the right student with the right school, and want to help build something, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: send your cover letter and résumé to dan@sherpapeoplesolutions.ca
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Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Kimberley, BC (flexible arrangements may be considered)
Compensation: A competitive compensation and benefits program will be offered commensurate with the experience and education of the successful candidate.
About Purcell Collegiate School
Nestled in the heart of the Purcell Mountains in Kimberley, British Columbia, Purcell Collegiate School (PCS) is a growing independent international boarding and day school serving students in Grades 9–12.
Guided by our four core tenets - Grateful. Mindful. Purposeful. Successful. - Purcell offers a personalized educational experience that combines strong academics, experiential and place-based learning, leadership, and meaningful community engagement. Our remarkable mountain setting, close-knit school community, and relationship with the ʔaq̓am Community create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and discover their potential.
Purcell offers two distinctive educational pathways:
Academy Pathway: Designed for students pursuing excellence in a specialized area alongside their academic studies. Our established and thriving Purcell Hockey Academy integrates high-performance athletic development with a university-preparatory education. The school is also seeking to grow with additional academies and athletic pursuits.
Explorations Pathway: Designed primarily for international students seeking a Canadian boarding school experience that extends beyond traditional academics. This pathway complements their academic studies with credit-bearing courses in STEM, entrepreneurship, visual arts, and outdoor education. Through hands-on, real-world learning experiences, students explore new interests, develop practical skills, and strengthen their English language proficiency in authentic, meaningful contexts.
Together, these pathways allow students to pursue their individual interests while belonging to one connected school community.
The Opportunity
Purcell Collegiate School is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Growth & Enrolment to lead student recruitment, admissions, enrolment management, and marketing during an exciting period of growth.
As a member of the school’s senior leadership team, the Director will play a central role in shaping Purcell’s future by attracting students and families who connect with our educational philosophy, programs, and community.
The successful candidate will develop and implement domestic and international recruitment strategies for both the Academy and Explorations Pathways, build meaningful relationships with families and educational partners, and oversee marketing initiatives that strengthen Purcell’s visibility and reputation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about independent education and motivated by the opportunity to help grow a distinctive Canadian boarding school.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth, Recruitment & Enrolment
- Develop and implement comprehensive domestic and international recruitment strategies aligned with the school’s enrolment goals and long-term growth priorities.
- Lead recruitment for both the Academy and Explorations Pathways, working collaboratively with academy leadership and school administration.
- Build and maintain relationships with international education agents, partner schools, hockey organizations, feeder programs, and recruitment networks.
- Oversee the complete admissions process, ensuring a welcoming, personalized, and professional experience for prospective students and families.
- Identify new markets, partnerships, and opportunities for sustainable enrolment growth.
- Oversee the strategy, planning, staffing, recruitment, and financial sustainability of short-term programs in collaboration with school leadership.
- Represent Purcell at recruitment fairs, school visits, and educational events domestically and internationally.
- Develop strategies to support student retention and re-enrolment in collaboration with school leadership, and build strong relationships and effective communication across the school.
- Monitor enrolment trends, recruitment performance, and admissions data, providing regular reports and recommendations to the CEO.
Strategic Initiatives & Advancement
- Lead the development of strategic initiatives that support Purcell’s long-term growth, including establishing a foundation, building a sponsorship program, and developing philanthropic and community partnerships. Work with the CEO to set priorities and move approved initiatives from planning through launch.
Marketing & Communications
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s marketing and communications initiatives.
- Work with the communications team to develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy that supports recruitment and enrolment.
- Oversee the development of compelling digital and print materials, website content, social media, and recruitment campaigns.
- Ensure consistent and authentic messaging that highlights Purcell’s educational pathways, student experiences, and distinctive school community.
- Strengthen Purcell’s brand awareness and reputation in domestic and international markets.
Budget & Financial Accountability
- Develop and manage annual budgets for admissions, recruitment, and marketing in collaboration with the Corporate Controller.
- Ensure responsible management of expenditures within approved budgets, with regular reporting to the CEO.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and marketing initiatives, using enrolment data and outcomes to guide investments and maximize return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to strategically invest in recruitment, enrolment growth, and student retention.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as an active member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and school growth.
- Lead and support admissions and marketing personnel.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of School, academy directors, and boarding and student life teams to ensure alignment between recruitment and the student experience.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A minimum of five years of experience in admissions, enrolment management, recruitment, or a related field, preferably in an independent or boarding school.
- Demonstrated success in developing recruitment strategies and achieving enrolment goals.
- Experience with international student recruitment, education agents, and recruitment networks.
- Strong understanding of marketing, communications, and digital engagement.
- Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- Strong strategic planning, organizational, and analytical abilities.
- Experience leading teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- A post-secondary degree in education, business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Experience recruiting student-athletes, familiarity with Canadian independent schools, experience in fundraising, sponsorship or philanthropic development, and established international recruitment networks would be considered assets.
Work Location
The school does not need to be primary work location. The role may periodically require on-site work to support the interests of the school and its students, and as much advance notice and rationale as possible will be provided.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader who understands that successful admissions work is about more than filling seats - it is about connecting the right students and families with the right educational experience.
The ideal candidate is a natural relationship-builder, a compelling storyteller, and a strategic thinker who brings creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to their work. They are excited by the opportunity to strengthen Purcell’s reputation, expand its reach, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our school community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining their qualifications, experience, and interest in Purcell Collegiate School.
Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Application details: Please send your cover letter and résumé to dan@sherpapeoplesolutions.ca
Anticipated start date: November 13, 2026
To learn more about Purcell Collegiate School, visit www.purcellcollegiate.ca.
Purcell Collegiate School is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. The successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal record check.
