Admissions Coordinator

Overview

Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC, has an immediate opening for an Admissions Coordinator – Full-time.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Reports to:

Director of Enrollment and Marketing Management

Job Type: Full-time;
Non-Exempt;
Administrative & Maintenance Personnel Association Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable

Salary Information:
The salary range is $60,725 - $75,000 per the Administrative & Maintenance Personnel CBA Salary Scale. Compensation is determined in accordance with relevant degrees and certifications held and years of applicable experience provided.

Benefits:
In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for 35 working days of annual leave, paid holidays, and health and retirement benefits eligibility, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

Note: The school values a diverse, inclusive community and on-site collaboration to foster an engaging educational environment.

Rochambeau is a coeducational day school offering the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1,300 from Preschool to 12th grade, representing over 80 nationalities. The school promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Admissions Coordinator is a key member of the admissions team, delivering superior customer service to prospective families and ensuring a seamless intake and enrollment process. The role combines administrative data management with outward-facing community engagement, supporting recruitment and retention goals through culturally sensitive communication, digital marketing, and event coordination. The successful candidate serves as a primary point of contact for local and international families, communicating Rochambeau’s unique educational advantages effectively.

Please note that these are representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. Additional or differing duties may be assigned as related, similar, or logically connected to the position.

• Admissions Administration & Data Management:
  Review and process admission application elements, verify data integrity, and input critical notes into the admissions database (School Admin/Finalsite).
• Develop and execute standardized workflows to audit applications for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory integrity.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute standard and ad-hoc statistical reports on applicant statuses and overall pool trends for leadership.
• Facilitate the accurate creation of new student files and coordinate the enrollment confirmation process.
• Securely maintain candidate confidentiality and ensure all database actions comply with institutional ethical standards.

• Family Relations & Outreach:
  Act as a brand ambassador, managing multi-channel inquiries (email, telephone, inquiry forms) from local and international prospective families.
• Conduct personalized campus tours, articulating the "Rochambeau Advantage" while remaining highly sensitive to varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Conduct individual virtual chats with families to present the program and answer questions.
• Prepare files for review with the Admissions Committee. Participate in admissions committee decisions and follow up with families.
• Assist with retention efforts and the annual re-enrollment process.

• Events & Marketing Support:
  Manage calendar logistics, admissions testing schedules, and prospective family registrations across external platforms (e.g., School Admin, Sign Up Genius, Google Forms).
• Support the full life cycle of open houses and recruitment events, including logistical planning, on-site setup, RSVP tracking, and post-event nurture campaigns.
• Synthesize and draft content for the monthly admissions newsletter directed to prospective families.
• Collaborate on the development, review, and distribution of creative digital and print marketing collateral to attract prospective applicants.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in a related field from an accredited institution
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in education, preferably…