The Brearley School, an independent K-XII day school for girls in New York City known for its academic excellence, cross-divisional teaching and diverse community, seeks an experienced, compassionate and committed professional to become Director of Middle and Upper School Admission and Financial Assistance.

 The Position and Responsibilities

The Director of Middle and Upper School Admission and Financial Assistance at the Brearley School works in tandem with the Director of Lower School Admission. Both positions report to the Head of School and are members of the senior administration. The Director of Middle and Upper School Admission and Financial Assistance will oversee all aspects of the School’s V-XII enrollment and an $8.4M financial aid budget for the 2023-2024 school year.

Admission

• Manages enrollment for Classes V-XII and collaborates with Director of Lower School Admissions to determine overall school enrollment
• Envisions outreach and communication to attract girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to the School
• Develops and uses data strategically to inform office operations
• Organizes and oversees admission calendar, tours and events
• Supervises with Director of Lower School Admission, the Associate Director of Admission and Administrative Assistant
• Interviews applicants and their parents for entrance in Middle and Upper Schools
• Works closely with Director of Equity and Community Engagement to attract and support a diverse applicant pool and serves as a resource for counselors at community based organizations, such as ABC, Prep-for-Prep, Oliver Scholars and TEAK, as well as public, independent and charter schools that frequently refer students
• Supports and advances the School’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Partners with department faculty to develop and administer entrance testing
• Chairs Middle and Upper School Admission Committees, reading all applicant files
• Organizes and coordinates decision notification
• Coordinates with Dean of Students regarding retention and revisits
• Trains and advises Student Tour Guides
• Provides pre- and post-decision counseling for accepted and waitlisted applicants
• Serves as a spokesperson for school both on- and off-site

Financial Assistance

• Works with Head of School, Trustees and CFO to set financial aid policy
• Assesses need and oversees granting and notification of assistance for all returning and new financial aid applicants
• Administers various non-tuition grants to ensure an equitable experience for all students
• Keeps records, compiles statistics and reports to the Business Office and Board of Trustees
• Keeps abreast of affordability trends
• Serves as a spokesperson for school both on- and off-site

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in selective independent school or college admissions
• Commitment to fostering a personal and humane admission process for students and their families
• Demonstrated success in recruitment strategies that increase a talented and diverse applicant pool
• Experience with mission-aligned financial aid and communication practices
• Excellent communication, organization and technical skills
• Interest in counseling families about independent school options
• Strong decision-making skills, sense of humor, innovative spirit and a positive, collaborative work style
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree preferred

Applications

Candidates are asked to complete an application and submit a letter of interest, résumé and three current references at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities by February 6, 2023.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range offered will be $150,000 - $170,000 based upon experience.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health and welfare, including insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; a voluntary pre tax 403 (b) retirement plan, a School contribution towards retirement, a Health Savings Account option; pre-tax transit benefits; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.

About the Brearley School

 Founded in 1884, the school is a center of intellectual exuberance, attracting students from across and beyond New York City. Our mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose:  to cultivate in our students a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist school community, and we expect our faculty, staff, students, parents, and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated professionals of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.

About The Brearley School

The Brearley School, an independent school for girls, was founded in 1884 to provide its students with a college-preparatory education equal in rigor to that of boys, and, in the words of the mission statement today, to prepare them for “active responsible citizenship in a democratic society.” Within a highly articulated 13-year curriculum, and with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, teaching methods are varied, flexible and pragmatic, taking into account individual patterns of development and ways of learning. The School’s program is designed to challenge eager, able students intellectually, and to give each one the opportunity to gain competence, self-reliance and self-knowledge through academic achievement as well as experience in the visual and performing arts, sports, community service and a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Brearley’s K-12 enrollment is divided into Lower School, Middle School and Upper School, and consists of about 747 students from throughout the New York metropolitan area who represent a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and points of view.

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