New York, New York
Posted: 10-Jul-25
Location: Millbrook, New York
Type: Part Time
Salary: 41,000-55,000
Preferred Education:
Millbrook School is currently seeking an ambitious and vibrant individual to join our team as a part-time Associate Director of Admission, reporting to the Director of Admission. This role requires a passion for working with adolescents and enthusiasm for boarding school communities. The ideal candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal skills, a captivating presence with prospective families and students, and strong written and oral communication skills. The candidate will serve as a part-time member of the Millbrook School faculty, serving in some capacities where candidate abilities and interests align with Millbrook School’s faculty needs. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to coaching or supervising multiple afternoon programs and serving as an advisor for up to six students. Faculty members are also expected to participate in community service, evening responsibilities, activities, assemblies and attend required meetings and workshops. There is also a possibility for a full-time position if there is alignment in candidate abilities and interests and the School’s needs. Housing may be provided and would bring with it residential life duties.
A bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required. Coaching experience preferred. When determining placement in the salary range, Millbrook School considers total professional experience, number of years working at Millbrook School, and other factors permitted by law. Depending on responsibilities, salary will be calculated as a percentage between 50% and 100% of the annual salary listed on this posting.
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and resume to Meghan Grover, Director of Admission, and Jasper Turner, Dean of Faculty, through our employment portal.
As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Admission:
- Interview prospective families
- Assist with daily management of Millbrook Ambassadors, the student tour guide program
- Travel on behalf of Millbrook School to recruit prospective families and develop relationships with school partners at off-campus receptions, admission fairs, and industry conferences
- Continuously develop relationships with school partners: educational consultants, feeder schools, and community-based organization across the country and abroad
- Assist with all Admission Office operations on campus
- Attend and help organize on-campus events
- Manage research and communications projects
- Read applications and make admission decisions as a part of the admission committee
- POTENTIAL: Serve as a member of the residential life team, an athletic coach (or supervisor of equivalent extracurricular offerings), and advisor to current students
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must have outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must have a captivating presence with prospective families.
- Coaching experience preferred.
- Must be highly organized, possess an analytical mindset, be proactive and ambitious.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Zoom, and education management software preferred.
- Faculty members must have a clean & valid driver’s license.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must have the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm when dealing with personnel, students, and families.
- Must be proficient in the composition of written communication.
PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of a mechanic device)
- Must function independently and be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to work in person, on campus.
- Must be flexible and willing to adapt to new technology, teaching methods and/or schedules.
- Must be able to physically teach, coach, advise, attend meetings & be an active member of residential life.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., without restrictions.
- If coaching, must be willing & able to travel & attend sporting events on nights and weekends.
- Faculty members must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Typical office and classroom conditions.
- Involved in residential life in the dining hall, chapel and dorms.
- Outdoor weather and/or indoor conditions while coaching.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including car, airplane, and train travel.
- Bursts of heavy traffic, congestion, and teenage exuberance throughout the day