Temporary Admissions Associate

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Admission Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Winchester Thurston - City Campus

Winchester Thurston School, an independent school serving students in junior pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood, seeks a Temporary Admissions Associate to support the Admissions Office during the busiest portion of the admissions cycle.

This temporary position is expected to begin in early January and conclude in mid-March. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m., with occasional evening and Saturday work.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Temporary employees are not eligible for WT benefits.

The Temporary Admissions Associate provides administrative and operational support to the admissions team, with a primary focus on processing inquiries, applications, and supporting materials. This position also provides on-site customer service to prospective students and families.

As one of the first representatives of WT whom prospective families meet, the associate helps create a welcoming experience and communicates the School's mission, vision, values, and community culture in a warm and authentic manner.

• Assist with admissions operations, including processing application materials, following up with families about missing documents, and preparing files for applicant review.
• Welcome prospective students and families arriving for campus tours, admissions events, and other programs.
• Support admissions events through preparation, registration, logistics, family check-in, and on-site assistance.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to provide a consistent and responsive experience for prospective and admitted families, including activities that support enrollment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of applicant and family information.
• Provide additional administrative, operational, and project support as needed.

• Experience in a relationship-focused role such as admissions, education, enrollment management, student services, customer service, fundraising, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and creating a warm, inclusive environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling applicant and family information.
• Proficiency with technology, including experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

• Familiarity with independent schools.
• A bachelor's degree; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Saturday, January 9th, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 1:00 p.m. (Early Childhood Assessments)
• Saturday, January 23rd, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 12:00 noon (Early Childhood Assessments)
• Saturday, January 30th, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:00 p.m. (ISEE testing for 5th-12th grade applicants)
• Tuesday, February 2nd, stay until 6:00 p.m. (Middle School Interviews)
• Thursday, February 4th, stay until 6:00 p.m. (Middle and Upper School Interviews)
• Tuesday, February 9th, stay until 6:00 p.m. (Upper School Interviews)
• Saturday, February 27th, 8:30 a.m.
  
  -10:30 a.m. (Early Childhood Accepted Student Reception at the Children's Museum)
• Thursday, March 11th, stay until 8:00 p.m. (Accepted Student Reception for 6th-12th)