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Job Title: Associate Director of Admission
Division/Department: Admission
Reports To: Director of Admission
Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Type of position/FLSA: Full-time Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Associate Director of Admission at Chadwick School. We are excited to be increasing the size of our team in the admission office and continue the work of increasing the pipeline of applicants from all over the South Bay and surrounding Los Angeles neighborhoods to our primary entry points of Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and 9th Grade. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the team at a top-tier independent school and grow in the position.
Reporting to the Director of Admission, this role is pivotal in supporting the admissions process while spearheading outreach initiatives, communications, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance our enrollment efforts, with a primary focus on one of the key entry points. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in admissions, demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a passion for promoting our school's mission and values.
Chadwick School is a place where genuine care for children and their families is core to who we are, and a sense of humor and willingness to work in a close team atmosphere is crucial. This individual will guide families looking for their next school through the process, showcase our faculty and programs, and have an excitement about what Chadwick offers. Knowledge or experience with the culture of private schools is desirable, working occasional nights and weekends is necessary, and strong writing and presentation skills are important.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outreach and Recruitment:
Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including current Chadwick families, feeder schools, educational and community organizations, alumni organizations, relocation agents, and real estate professionals to cultivate a robust pipeline of prospective mission-driven students.
Design and implement outreach strategies to attract underrepresented students and neighborhoods around Los Angeles.
Organize and participate in recruitment events, campus tours, open houses, and fairs to showcase the school's program and values.
Admission Process Management:
Support the admissions team in parent interviews, student evaluations, application review, and enrollment procedures.
Serve as a key point of contact for prospective families: Manage all aspects of the admission process, from initial inquiry through enrollment, ensuring prospective students and parents are thoughtfully supported through the admissions process in a professional, helpful, and efficient way.
Data Analysis and Collaboration:
Utilize data analytics to track recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and assess the effectiveness of outreach and yield strategies.
Develop and foster effective, targeted, and personalized communication from the school to prospective families.
Enrollment and Communication Strategy:
In collaboration with the Director of Admission, implement strategies for attracting and retaining students, including marketing campaigns, electronic communications, events, and other outreach efforts in order to meet enrollment targets.
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Be on campus from approximately 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on days when school is in session; have flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events and admissions-related activities.
Commitment to the mission and values of Chadwick School
Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on educational trends and best practices.
Represent Chadwick at appropriate professional meetings (e.g.: LAIS, EMA, AISAP, NAIS, etc).
Attend all team, school, and relevant divisional meetings.
Articulate the value proposition of the school; showcase success stories of current students who have embodied the school's mission.
Collaborate with colleagues in the admission office and other school departments to enhance the overall admission experience and contribute to the school's strategic goals.
Maintain accurate records and data related to prospective and admitted students, ensuring timely and efficient communication.
Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS
Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree in Education, Marketing, or related field preferred
Experience in admissions, recruitment, education, or partnership development within an independent school or college, 3 years preferred.
Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, often with competing priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Positive, flexible, and collaborative colleague
Evidence of lifelong learning and professional development
Self-starter who enjoys building partnerships and relationships
A familiarity with Admission Office CRMs (ideally, Veracross), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 based on prior experience and qualifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the position
Chadwick is a K-12 coeducational non-denominational independent day school located on a beautiful 45-acre campus on a hill overlooking mountains, canyons and the Pacific Ocean. Founded as a boarding school in the 1930's in what was then a remote area of Los Angeles County, the school has retained its rural charm and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Thirty-three faculty and staff families reside on campus, adding to a strong sense of community and shared aspirations.
The school is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of the character and individual gifts of its students. The school’s challenging academic offerings are therefore complemented by extensive programs in community service, outdoor education, athletics and the arts, in which virtually all students participate.
Chadwick is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation and race, or any other applicable law prohibiting discrimination in employment. This commitment applies to all empl...oyees and agents of the school, including the headmaster, division and department directors, supervisors and co-workers.