Assistant Director of Placement

Reporting to the Director of Placement, the Assistant Director of Placement is an integral part of the placement team. They have both internal and external roles and are a key player in the operational success of the Admissions & Placement department.

The Assistant Director of Placement must be motivated by working with underserved youth and their families and excited about working in an entrepreneurial environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated. They must have an engaging personality, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a desire to help people, as they will spend much of their time guiding others. They must be highly detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

During certain times of the year, they will be required to work Tuesday
- Saturday. During the summer program, they will be required to supervise scholars overnight in a residential setting.

• Flexible work schedule
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Bereavement leave
• Close to public transit
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Commuter benefits

Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges.

A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success. Oliver Scholars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, or current employment status.

• Develop and maintain relationships with our partner schools.
• Advocate for Oliver applicants with Consortium Schools admissions staff under the guidance of the Director of Placement.
• Communicate regularly with school partners and scholar families to give updates, request documents, and answer questions.
• Lead presentations for parents and students on all parts of the placement process, including interviewing, financial aid, and test preparation.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions for families about school options, choice, and fit.
• Coordinate and administer the standardized tests required for admission.
• Resolve family application issues and help organize and keep track of all student applications.
• Review and revise applications appropriately and maintain the integrity of documents.
• Counsel parents of unplaced students on other available educational opportunities.
• Write evaluations and summaries for scholars.
• Collaborate with the Director of Placement to develop, implement, and inspire a vision and strategy for growing the high school and middle school placement program; identify and codify innovative strategies to ensure all students gain entry to the best-fit, selective high schools.
• Assist with creating and managing a process for administering financial support for family school visits to a growing student body.
• Assist the Director of Placement with the development and execution of all placement-related programming, including but not limited to parent and student workshops on interviewing, financial aid, and test preparation during Fall, Winter, and Spring classes.
• Maintain general knowledge of Oliver s program activities and requirements.
• Regularly update the database of school personnel, applicants, and volunteer contacts.
• Participate in review sessions after the summer preparation program to discuss student performance and create a process for counseling students or directing them to support resources.
• Collaborate with the Director of Placement on creating data protocols and database tools for compiling, analyzing, and reporting student data.
• Assist with preparing reports and statistics on student success and needs for various stakeholders, including the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with the management of the day-to-day operations of the Placement department and, in conjunction with the Director of Placement, establish departmental priorities in line with overall organizational goals.
• Manage all vendors associated with school placement, including test prep companies.

• Assist the Director of Placement in conducting research and evaluation to assess the appropriateness of new Consortium…