About the company
Global University Systems (GUS) is one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible and industry-relevant qualifications. We deliver a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions, whether on campus in Europe, North America, Asia or even in their own home, they are joining a network of over 100,000 students worldwide. When you decide to work with GUS, you will be joining an industry leading, global organisation that has a reach in over 150 different countries.
Global University Systems Canada (GUS Canada)
Global University Systems Canada (GUS Canada), a subsidiary of Global University Systems (GUS), is a network of higher education institutions dedicated to delivering innovative and accessible education that supports graduate success through industry-aligned partnerships and collaborations. Our network of institutions is united by a shared commitment to providing accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS Canada is strongly committed to fostering diversity across our community and values inclusion, collaboration, and sustainability.
Position
We are seeking an Admissions Advisor to join our team and represent our medical universities. 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 academic background and career goals, offering tailored guidance, and evaluating student readiness for medical education. As an Admissions Advisor, you will play a crucial role in shaping future physicians by helping students confidently navigate their medical education journey.
Job 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 in line with individual needs.
- Serve as coach and mentor, guiding students through the MD application process, helping them strengthen their candidacy, and ensuring they are well-prepared at each stage.
- Work with prospective students, applicants, and their families to provide high-quality advising on admission requirements, academic programs, and student life.
- Manage student applications from original inquiry through to application and support post application processes.
- Maintain a conversion rate on all types of inquiries from lead to a pre-evaluation, pre-screen to application, and application to enrollment.
- Provide effective and professional written and oral communication with all prospective students.
- Manage a database (CRM) of inquiries and leads, recording all activity, student profiles, contact history and decisions and outcomes.
- Meet and exceed annual, monthly, and quarterly starts, referrals, targets, and objectives as per tenure expectations.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in consultative sales.
- A strong understanding of the North American education and healthcare systems.
- Experience recruiting domestic students (preferred).
- An undergraduate degree (preferred), with familiarity in science-based undergraduate programs considered an asset.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with target, quota and KPI environment.
- Proven success in consultative sale and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process.
- Ability to serve as an effective academic coach, supporting students through complex, competitive application processes.
- Independent worker and able to work develop personalized business strategies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong proficiency in English.
Location
This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for this position.
Reporting Lines
This position reports to the Associate Director and will directly represent the university / college brand.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@guscanada.ca
Alternatively, you can click on the following link to apply directly on the website: https://www.gusnorthamerica.com/jobs/admission-advisor
Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Other information
We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.
We will screen all applicant CVs and select the candidates whose qualifications and experience meet our requirements. Please note due to the high volume of applications we will only contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
