| Job Summary: The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission will be a full-time member of the Admission Team and will work collaboratively with the Admission Team to recruit, engage, enroll, and retain mission-appropriate students at New Hampton School. Job Parameters The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission position is a year-round, full-time exempt agreement with benefits in accordance with the School Policy. This position requires travel and weekend hours as determined by the Director of Enrollment Management. The title of the position will depend on experience as well as the location of the staff member. General Expectations: The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission enjoys working with adolescents and possesses a welcoming and professional demeanor. They represent knowledge of NHS academic and co-curricular programs. They are team oriented, enjoys working collaboratively, and yet can take independent initiative to take on tasks. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission will work with the Admission Team as well as interface with other offices and departments within the school community. They will represent NHS with grace and diplomacy whether on campus or on the road and is open to professional development and growth opportunities. They are institutionally minded. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission must possess the professionalism and discretion necessary in dealing with confidential issues. Primary Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): - Meet prospective students and their families. Learn of candidate’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and academic aptitude. Share information about New Hampton School.
- Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the Tour Guide Program.
- Read applications and supporting materials. Provide evaluation of applicant credentials.
- Present and serve on Admission Committee.
- Travel and recruit students for the academic year and summer program. There is a possibility that this position could include remote work.
- Communicate effectively with families and consultants about the value and features of a New Hampton School education.
- Promote New Hampton School to prospective families, feeder schools, educational consultants, and referral organizations both internationally and domestically.
- Assist with all day-to-day tasks as needed, including the answering of phones, opening and filing of mail, data entry, responding to electronic communications, and aiding in mailings.
- Assist in the planning and execution of all Admission events (examples include and are not limited to Open House, Revisit Days, Educational Consultant Tour).
- Follow up with families, students, educators, consultants, and school personnel in timely manner through electronic, hand-written, telephone forms of communication. Formulate and enhance relationships with various constituencies.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: - Bachelor’s degree
- Significant and relevant experience with admission, marketing and enrollment management at independent school, college, or university level
- Demonstrated ability to work with prospective families and connect with constituents around the world and country
- Ability adapt to new software and tools related to communication
- Experience managing and working with adult and student volunteers
- Outstanding ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Commitment to teamwork and ability to collaborate with colleagues to align enrollment strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Warmth and sense of humor
- Standard computer skills, including email, database management, Excel, word processing, PowerPoint, etc.
- Successfully complete a driving record check and criminal background check
Physical Work Environment: - Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time at a desk or computer workstation, and using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements as required for computer input
- Must have the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and to set priorities as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and other general physical labor
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