Admissions Associate

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity.

The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks an Admissions Associate. The Admissions and Enrollment Management Office is a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven team in which our commitment to children and families is anchored by our Quaker testimonies. These practices serve to guide, inform, and inspire the composition of a diverse community.

In an ever-shifting independent school landscape, this role provides an opportunity to learn about an essential component of Friends Seminary, while also helping to build a community committed to our mission: to “prepare students to engage in the world that is and help to bring about a world that ought to be.”

Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Admissions Associate plays a vital role, guiding applicant families through the admissions process. The Associate will also work closely and collaboratively with the admissions team in assessing candidates for consideration, grades Kindergarten through 12.

The Admissions Associate will participate in all activities and responsibilities that require in-person collaboration with the Admission and Enrollment Management Office as noted below. Additionally, participation in evening and weekend events are required. This is a 10-month position (75% FTE).

• Assist with outreach and recruitment
• Interview and evaluate applicants and their parent/guardians, across three divisions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families interviewed
• Provide detailed and timely feedback on interviews via interview notes
• Participate in admissions and enrollment activities and events, including fairs, panels/information sessions, open houses, etc.
• Participate in the life of the School (i.e. community events, class observations, divisional meetings, etc.)

• Proven experience as an educator and/or admissions and enrollment professional
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Collaborative, resourceful, and team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated efficiency and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Proficiency with CRMs preferred (e.g., Blackbaud, Ravenna), and Google platform
• Reliable, curious, responsible, proactive, accountable, and principled
• Commitment to the mission of Friends Seminary and Quaker education
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least three years of experience

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000.

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150…