Job Position Title: Admissions Coordinator (1-year Maternity Leave-August 10, 2025 to August 10, 2026)

Status: Full-time, temporary

The School

Meadowridge School is an independent, co-educational, secular day school offering an IB education to over 670 students ages 4 to 17 (JK to 12). The school campus is located on a 27-acre, forested parcel of land on the outskirts of Maple Ridge, BC. Our campus and facilities have been carefully designed to align with our connection and appreciation of the natural world. Our physical spaces reflect the importance of movement, play and interaction with the outdoors. Exterior doors from classrooms provide quick access to natural spaces, including a community garden, green houses, a forest with a trail network, and a newly developed campground area. Our play spaces are vast and take into consideration the developmental needs of children.

Meadowridge is an accredited, IB continuum world school with a well-established Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our teaching faculty are highly trained IB educators, with a growing number of IB Workshop Academy leaders on staff. The IB Learner Profile provides the foundation for character development at our school, while the IB Approaches to Teaching allow for continued pedagogical growth and reflection of our teachers.

In addition to being an IB world school, we are also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation of Independent Schools (CAIS), and the British Columbia Ministry of Education. These organizations compliment the global perspective that is inherent in the IB program, while also helping to ensure we maintain a current and relevant world-class educational experience.

Our mission is “learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community”.

Scope

We are currently looking for an energetic, outgoing, and passionate individual to join our team in the temporary role of Admissions Coordinator.  Reporting directly to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Coordinator will join a dynamic and collaborative team to support the enrollment and advancement goals at the school. They will be someone who wants to join a growing and active community and brings with them care and enthusiasm for students and families.

 Key Responsibilities

• Undertake daily administrative tasks as assigned such as filing, data entry, documentation tracking
• Consult with prospective families and deliver program information
• Carefully set up student profiles into the existing database
• Organize student files and work closely with Student Records staff
• Communicate with Principals as needed
• Organize, set up and attend admissions events such as open houses and assessment days
• Receive and respond to email, phone, and in-person inquiries from prospective families about Meadowridge and its programs
• Review, screen, and process all applications while offering support to families throughout the application process
• Proactively reach out to inquiries and manage and update inquiry lists
• Participate in and assist with admissions events including in-person and online open houses, local marketing events, parent events, student orientations
• Host and arrange school tours for prospective families
• Support with creating newsletters to inquiring families
• Liaise with various departments including Principals, Finance, Student Records & Advancement
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Attributes

• Commitment to accuracy of work with demonstrated judgement and leadership
• Organized, enthusiastic, innovative, and able to deal with ambiguity and tight deadlines while working collaboratively and effectively as a team or independently
• Can establish goals and achieve increased organizational effectiveness
• Can maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information
• Can use sound judgment, diplomacy, tact, conflict resolution, decision-making and can manage projects, and deadlines
• Superior attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, parents, and volunteers
• Ability to welcome a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks as assigned 

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in English and Mandarin
• Experience working as part of a team
• Previous experience in an Admissions office is desirable
• Strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office

Meadowridge School provides a fun, engaging, supportive, inclusive place to work and the opportunity to learn and grow with an exceptional community of professionals.  We offer a comprehensive total compensation package which includes:

Extended Health and Dental
A matching RRSP Program
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Wellness Program including an annual allowance
Access to the school’s fitness centre and gym
Acres of forest and trails to explore in
Social events and staff lunches 
Extensive professional development opportunities
 

Please visit our website at Meadowridge.bc.ca for more information about our school.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply, as we believe in equal opportunities and diverse perspectives. We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring an accessible and inclusive environment for all.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and Coast Salish Peoples. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

We thank all for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  This position will remain open until filled.