ILSC University Pathway Lead

Role: ILSC University Pathway Lead 

Reports to: University Pathway Manager

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 annually 

Schedule: This is a full-time in-person position, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Description: 

The University Pathway Program is an integral part of the in all thriving ESL schools.  Students in the program have an end goal of transferring to one of ILSC’s partner colleges or universities. The program allows for students to transfer without having to do an English Proficiency test as agreements have been made with several college/university partners.

The University Pathway Lead works closely with the Admission, Academic, and Student Service teams, as well as Sales Staff and Agents to support University Pathway students at both pre-arrival and post-arrival stages.  This position also works closely with our University Pathway Partners.

Job Duties: 

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Student applications- helping students to complete applications to partner schools; meeting with students to prepare applications; receiving applications from marketers, counselors and agents; sending documents to partner schools and following up.


• Student Advising – explaining post-secondary education system in Canada; providing information about different programs and partner options.


• Agent Relationship – assisting agents with their guidance on potential student applications and selection of a partner school. Strengthen existing working relationships, nurture new agent relationships, and agent training when needed.


• Class and attendance Monitoring –ensuring students are taking the correct classes and monitoring rates of absenteeism.


• Partner Tours, presentations & other program initiatives – organizing appointments and initiatives for the program.


• Student Engagement post ILSC – following up with students after they transfer to a partner school, collecting data, testimonials.


• University Pathway Graduation – preparation & organization – includes coordinating guest speakers for the graduation ceremonies.


• Facilitating Orientation sessions – organizing and presenting information about the students’ responsibilities and opportunities


• Liaising with the Marketing Department – to promote the program at local education fairs, presentations & training to agents (in person or web-based training); organizing partner training for sales staff.


• Reports – providing regular reports on enrolment, transfers to partners and other relevant data; maintaining, tracking and submitting commission reports to partners and accounting; monitoring and reporting on student progression.


• Responding to Inquiries – from ILSC staff, agents, partner schools, and direct leads, providing full and complete responses that focus on partner options across Canada, not just regionally. Responding to messages received in the Canadian University Pathway Mailbox.


• Building relationships – strengthen existing working relationships with pathway partners and agents. Nurture new pathway partner and agent relationships.


• Supporting – providing support to internal and external stakeholders
  


• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Undergraduate degree


• Fluent in English, both spoken and written


• Written and spoken fluency in a second language is preferred for this position


• Experience in an international education environment


• Excellent knowledge of the Post-Secondary Education System in Canada


• Genuinely concerned with the welfare, academic progress and personal growth of students & able to offer appropriate advice


• Proficient knowledge of database, EXCEL, word processing, email, presentation software, basic accounting


• Works effectively in a fast-paced environment and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines


• Experience communicating with ESL learners, other departments


• Positive attitude, ability to multi-task, willingness to learn and take on new duties and responsibilities


• A team player that works well independently with minimal supervision


• Proactive with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 annually

Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. 

Contact Information: 

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA. 

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected].