Fountain Valley School is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding/day school enrolling 240 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors in a diverse community to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate.
The Opportunity:
Fountain Valley School seeks a dynamic admission professional for the role of Assistant Director of Admission. This position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management. The Assistant Director is a key member of the admission and enrollment team. Responsibilities include serving as a liaison to athletics. This position requires travel to area and regional schools and fairs throughout the fall. The Assistant Director of Admission will promote the school through communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with the community, prospective students and families. 1-2 years of experience in admission is preferred.
General Duties:
Show an understanding, appreciation and passion for the admission process
Travel to fairs, feeder schools, and receptions
Assumes regional responsibility for a portion of the applicant pool: gather and analyze demographic research, leverage current relationships in territory, identify and grow potential markets, offer highly personalized communication with prospective families in territory throughout the application cycle
Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
Interview, counsel, and correspond with prospective students and their families
Must be comfortable engaging in phone conversations with families, educational consultants, and placement directors around the globe
Support pre-assigned virtual monthly events
Read applications and service on the admission committee with other faculty for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating application
Other Duties:
Coach one season of athletics/afternoon activities
Serve as an adviser to a small cohort of students
Participate in committees as assigned by school leadership
Serve in our residential program (1 weeknight a week, 9 weekends a year)
Working Conditions:
Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lb.
Salary Range: $30,000 - $37,000
Contact:
Send letter of application, resume and list of three professional references to:
Amanda Dedrick
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
fax 719.392.6138
E-mail: adedrick@fvs.edu
Qualifications:
Find joy in working with children and in school life
Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relations within and across multiple constituencies
Bachelor’s degree required
Previous experience in database management, OnBoard/Blackbaud a plus
