Admissions Officer

Reports to: Director of Enrollment

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, occasional evenings and weekends required

Purpose: Specializing in Lower School and to support the Office of Enrollment in advancing the mission of our K-12 school; to participate in all areas of recruitment, evaluation, enrollment of new students each year, and to assist in the day-to-day admissions operations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the school and its program to prospective families through tours, meetings, fairs, and other community events

• Develop and maintain relationships with applicant families by providing counsel throughout the admissions process

• Maintain communication and follow-up with applicant families in a timely manner, via phone and email

• Help recruit and manage student and parent volunteers in support of the admissions process

• Help manage scheduling of tours, shadow visits, student interviews, and assessments

• Assist in event planning, including Preview Day, ISEE, school visits, and new student/family welcomes

• Read all files in appropriate divisional admissions committees

• Attend weekly staff meetings, appropriate faculty/staff meetings, and School Renewal committee meetings

• Help with the on-boarding process for new families

• Help evaluate and improve the admissions process

• Attend school events to maintain a demonstrable understanding of and appreciation for the school’s programs

• Assume additional duties as determined by the Director of Enrollment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Two to three years of experience in work that requires a commitment to helping others

Skills and Abilities: 

• Bilingual or multilingual is desirable

• Integrity and a sense of humor

• Keen understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

• Attention to detail, with strong collaborative and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of and appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion work

• Proficiency with technology, including databases and spreadsheets

• Ability to collect and interpret data and trends

• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced setting

• Excitement for working with children

• Ability to work tight deadlines

• Proven dedication to achieving objectives through adaptable problem-solving

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Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

Cover Letter

Resume