Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is a vibrant, pluralistic, and growing PK – 8 school in the heart of Washington, DC. As the only Jewish day school in the nation’s capital, Milton students benefit from the school’s urban location, a talented and dedicated faculty, and a warm and engaged community that contributes to the life of the school and the greater community. At Milton, students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community and our warm, inclusive, close-knit community is a hallmark of the school.
Position Summary
The Admissions Associate, under the guidance and direction of the Director of Admission, will assist with all functions of the Admission Office, including but not limited to the overall promotion of the school and its mission and the preparation and support for admission, retention and enrollment events throughout the year, demonstrating and maintaining applicant and family confidentiality throughout. This position reports to the Director of Admission and requires an outgoing personality with strong customer service, interpersonal, organization,l and communication skills.
Principle Responsibilities—specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the development and maintenance of the Admission Office’s marketing materials and communication plan
Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of processes of inquiry, application, and enrollment procedures
Assist with coordination and administration of applicant assessment and testing
Assist in the management and evaluation of applicant files and admission decisions
Assist with planning and implementing all admissions events for prospective students and families, including Lower and Middle School open houses, new family orientations, and student assessments.
Conduct campus tours under the guidance of the Director of Admission
Assist with database management; creating statistical reports concerning the inquiry, application, and enrollment data
Additional duties as assigned or determined necessary by the Director of Admissions
Qualifications
High proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as Adobe suite or other video and photo editing tools
Database management experience
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
A developed sense of branding.
Basic understanding of SEO, Google Analytics, Google Advertising, and Facebook’s Ads Manager
Familiarity with an email marketing suite such as Constant Contact
Experience with a school information system (Blackbaud, Educate, or Ravenna a plus)
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.