Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John

F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century.

Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website  or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

The Pingry School's Enrollment Management Office stewards the recruitment, selection, enrollment, and retention of students across K–12. Our holistic, student-centered, and mission-driven approach considers each applicant's achievements, potential, and character. The Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions serves as the senior admissions leaders for grades 6–12. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, this role leads the full Middle and Upper School admissions cycle, from outreach and recruitment through evaluation, selection, enrollment, and onboarding, and supervises, coaches, and develops assigned admissions staff.

As a member of the Enrollment Management leadership team, the Director partners with colleagues across the School to advance institutional enrollment goals, strengthen alignment across divisions, use data and market insight to shape cycle planning and yield strategy, and deliver a welcoming and consistent experience for prospective students and families.

• You are a 6–12 admissions leader and divisional connector and understand the developmental differences between Middle and Upper School, the questions families bring at each stage, and the recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment strategies needed to serve both well. You ensure that Middle School receives the focus it deserves while creating a cohesive grades 6–12 admissions experience.
• You are an enrollment strategist who can turn ideas into action by understanding independent-school markets, applicant behavior, enrollment trends, and the relationship among recruitment, selection, yield, and class composition. You use data, professional judgment, and community insight to translate institutional goals into focused strategies, clear priorities, and measurable results.
• You are a people developer and team builder who sets clear expectations, provides meaningful coaching and feedback, develops talent, and holds people accountable for strong performance by building trust, clarity, and shared leadership while creating the conditions for people and programs to thrive.
• You are a steward of the family experience, understanding that the admissions process shapes how prospective families experience Pingry. Through proactive communication, hospitality, responsiveness, and attention to detail, you ensure that students and families feel known, informed, and welcomed throughout their journey.
• You are a visible community leader and authentic ambassador who finds energy and professional insight in…