Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager ​/ Assistant to Chief External Affairs Officer

Admission And Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant To Chief External Affairs Officer

Kent Place School seeks a warm, highly organized, and proactive Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer to join a collaborative five-person enrollment team.

This full-time, 12-month, in-person position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective families, manages department databases and daily operations, coordinates admission events, and provides high-level administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Operations:
  Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families; manage departmental communications, budgets, schedules, application files, and office supplies.
• Event Management:
  Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and visitor check-ins for all open houses, preview days, tours, and recruitment events (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• Data & Financial Aid Support:
  Maintain database integrity, produce benchmarking reports, track applicants through the enrollment funnel, and assist families with financial aid processes and contracts.
• Administrative Operations:
  Manage calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics for the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer across multiple school institutes.
• Community Engagement:
  Actively participate in school life, upholding Kent Place's mission and commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Key Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in enrollment, admissions, financial aid, or communications in an educational/nonprofit setting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in database management and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Gemini). Experience with independent school systems (e.g., Clarity) is a plus.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent interpersonal, written, and phone skills; ability to engage warmly with diverse families, children, and staff.
• Organization:
  Exceptional project management, detail orientation, and ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.