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ANNA SIMONYAN

Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment
Richmond Hill

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven executive with extensive leadership experience in global student recruitment, international partnership development, and postsecondary education management. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, develop data-informed strategies, and foster partnerships that enhance organizational growth and impact. Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency and delivering measurable outcomes in diverse, multicultural environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6039
6039
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment

University of Niagara Falls Canada
2024 - Current
  • Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aligned with institutional objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and optimize performance of a global team of Business Development Managers.
  • Drive market research, competitor analysis, and innovative approaches to strengthen UNFʼs global footprint.

Vice President, Operations and Sales

IBT College
2022 - 2024
  • Executed vision and business strategy, resulting in significant revenue and enrollment growth.
  • Managed all licensing, compliance, and regulatory activities institution-wide.
  • Oversaw academic operations and ensured alignment with financial objectives and student satisfaction.

Member, Board of Directors

Business and Technical Training College
2020 - 2022
  • Advised on institutional governance, strategic direction, and policy compliance.
  • Contributed to risk management and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Director, International Recruitment and Partnerships

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
2018 - 2020
  • Designed and implemented internationalization strategy, resulting in diversified student enrollment.
  • Negotiated partnerships and contracts with global government and nongovernmental stakeholders.
  • Oversaw budgeting and managed cross-functional recruitment teams.

International Development Coordinator

Assiniboine Community College
2014 - 2018
  • Managed day-to-day operations of international department and programs.
  • Identified international funding and partnership opportunities for institutional expansion.
  • Executed labour market and policy research to inform program development.

Manager, International Recruitment

English School of Canada
2011 - 2014
  • Led multi-country recruitment campaigns, growing student intake by over 20%.
  • Built and maintained strategic partnerships with educational agents and government entities.
  • Implemented CRM and service quality systems to improve the student experience.

Education

Ph.D. - Economic Science

Volgograd State Technical University
2013

Master's Degree - Advertising Management

Volgograd State University

Bachelor's Degree - Management

Volgograd State University

Certificate in Human Resources Management - undefined

Centennial College
Toronto, ON

Immigration Consultant Diploma -

Ashton College

Timeline

Bachelor's Degree - Management

Volgograd State University

Certificate in Human Resources Management - undefined

Centennial College

Executive Director, Global Student Recruitment

University of Niagara Falls Canada
2024 - Current

Vice President, Operations and Sales

IBT College
2022 - 2024

Member, Board of Directors

Business and Technical Training College
2020 - 2022

Director, International Recruitment and Partnerships

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
2018 - 2020

International Development Coordinator

Assiniboine Community College
2014 - 2018

Manager, International Recruitment

English School of Canada
2011 - 2014

Ph.D. - Economic Science

Volgograd State Technical University

Master's Degree - Advertising Management

Volgograd State University

Immigration Consultant Diploma -

Ashton College
ANNA SIMONYANExecutive Director, Global Student Recruitment