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Jennifer Ferris

North Saanich

Summary

Senior Enrolment Advisor with extensive experience in higher education recruitment. Proven ability to implement effective recruitment strategies and adapt to evolving educational trends. Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills drive successful enrolment outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Counselor/Senior Enrolment Advisor

Trinity Western University
03.2021 - Current
  • Recruit, advise, and provide information and key steps to prospective students and families
  • Maintain contact with students through Salesforce database and scheduled in-person and/or virtual fairs
  • Liaise with and provide information to local high school Guidance Counselors and other post-secondary institutions
  • Present virtual and in-person workshops and information sessions for undergraduate, graduate, and flexible degree programs

Education Assistant

Richmond Christian School
01.2005 - 03.2021
  • Assisted classroom teachers, grades K - 12, in supporting students with varying needs by implementing modified and adapted programs, both academic and behavioral
  • Tasks included working one to one, as well as leading small groups with students that have special needs including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD

Athletic Director

Richmond Christian School
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated and assisted growth and development of the school's athletic program for the benefit of the students and school community
  • Tasks included budgeting, facility scheduling, sport promotion, coach recruitment and development for all sport activities, including basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, track and field, badminton, swimming, and ultimate

School and Student Support Worker

Vancouver School Board
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Assisted classroom teachers, grades K - 12, in supporting students with varying needs by implementing modified and adapted programs, both academic and behavioral
  • Gained experience in leading a life-skills focused classroom

Activity Worker

Windermere Care Centre
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Collaborated with Program Coordinator to develop and execute activity programs designed to engage residents in a 210-bed intermediate care facility
  • Programs targeted social interaction, physical exercise, mental stimulation, music, and community outings
  • Responsible for communication with residents, family members, nursing department, and food services

Camp Leadership Training Director

Camp Squeah
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Developed and delivered two, 3-week training programs for youth aged 16-17 in a summer residential camp setting
  • Training program focused on team building, leadership development and camper care, as well as learning and co-leading in all camp activities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Leadership

TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Langley, BC
12.2019

Certificate - Special Education

LANGARA COLLEGE
Vancouver, BC
05-1997

Diploma - Recreation Leadership

LANGARA COLLEGE
Vancouver, BC
05-1992

Skills

  • Board member involvement
  • Student recruitment strategies
  • Salesforce management
  • Admissions counseling
  • Information session facilitation
  • Presentation delivery skills
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Conversational German proficiency

Timeline

Admissions Counselor/Senior Enrolment Advisor

Trinity Western University
03.2021 - Current

Athletic Director

Richmond Christian School
01.2019 - 01.2020

Education Assistant

Richmond Christian School
01.2005 - 03.2021

School and Student Support Worker

Vancouver School Board
01.1997 - 01.2005

Camp Leadership Training Director

Camp Squeah
01.1994 - 01.1995

Activity Worker

Windermere Care Centre
01.1992 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Leadership

TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Certificate - Special Education

LANGARA COLLEGE

Diploma - Recreation Leadership

LANGARA COLLEGE
Jennifer Ferris