On-Call Admissions Associate

On‑Call Admissions Associate

Department/

Location:

Admissions, St. Louis

Position Type:
Part‑Time, 12‑month

The On‑Call Admissions Associate advances Principia by delivering exceptional campus visit experiences, supporting admissions events, and ensuring seamless engagement for prospective families. Reporting to the Director of Admission, this role plays a critical part in Admissions Visit Days and collaborates closely with administration, school faculty and students to help grow enrollment. Success in this role draws on hospitality, interpersonal awareness, organization, responsiveness, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs.

Within our close‑knitted, mission‑driven learning community, Principia School teachers nurture students’ limitless potential‑academically, morally, and spiritually‑modeling love, integrity, and lifelong learning in all they do.

• Serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable presence for prospective students and families during Admission Visit Days
• Assists in coordinating and executing Visit Day programming (approximately 7:30 a.m.
  
  - 1:00 p.m., eight times annually)
• Escorts prospective students and parents throughout campus, ensuring timely and smooth transitions between scheduled activities
• Supports the flow of the day by guiding small groups between classes, meetings, and program elements
• Shares authentic insights and perspectives as a current or former Principia parent to help families understand the school community today
• Engages naturally in conversation with students and parents, answering questions and fostering a sense of connection
• Supports the Admissions team in creating a warm, organized, and seamless visit experience from arrival through departure
• Assists with event logistics, including check‑in, way finding, and coordination across multiple campus locations
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to ensure a consistent and positive experience for visitors
• Demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, and a strong service mindset in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with significant walking and standing

• Continuous Learning & Expertise:
  Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation:
  Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high‑quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment:
  Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership:
  Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail:
  Produces accurate, polished, and high‑quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Service Orientation:
  Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Collegiality:
  Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• Communication:
  Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Inclusion & Belonging:
  Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.

• Student of Christian Science preferred
• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
• Familiarity with Principia School or…