Strategic Admissions Lead, K-12

Description

Purpose

Specializing in Middle and High School admissions to support the Office of Enrollment in advancing the mission of our K-12 school; to participate in all areas of recruitment, evaluation, enrollment of new students each year, and to assist in the day-to-day admissions operations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the school and its program to prospective families through tours, meetings, fairs, and other community events
• Develop and maintain relationships with applicant families by providing counsel throughout the admissions process
• Maintain communication and follow-up with applicant families in a timely manner, via phone and email
• Help recruit and manage student and parent volunteers in support of the admissions process
• Help manage scheduling of tours, shadow visits, student interviews, and assessments
• Assist in event planning, including Preview Day, ISEE, school visits, and new student/family welcomes
• Read all files in appropriate divisional admissions committees
• Attend weekly staff meetings, appropriate faculty/staff meetings, and School Renewal committee meetings
• Help with the on-boarding process for new families
• Help evaluate and improve the admissions process
• Attend school events to maintain a demonstrable understanding of and appreciation for the school’s programs
• Assume additional duties as determined by the Director of Enrollment

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two to three years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, recruiting, or independent school teaching/counseling

• Bilingual or multilingual is desirable
• Integrity and a sense of humor
• Keen understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Attention to detail, with strong collaborative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Proficiency with technology, including databases and spreadsheets
• Ability to collect and interpret data and trends
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced setting
• Excitement for working with children
• Ability to work tight deadlines
• Proven dedication to achieving objectives through adaptable problem-solving