Posted: 13-Mar-26
Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $105,000 - $130,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Associate Director of Admission
Division/Department: Admission
Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management
Direct Reports: None
Location: PV Campus
Type of position/FLSA: Full Time, Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Chadwick School seeks a relational, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as Associate Director of Admission. This role is ideal for a thoughtful professional who understands that admission work is both analytical and deeply personal, and who can tell Chadwick’s story with authenticity while guiding families through a process that is warm, clear, and aligned with our values.
Reporting directly to the Director of Enrollment Management, the Associate Director will help lead strategy and execution for recruitment and enrollment at one of Chadwick’s primary entry points (Kindergarten, Grade 6, or Grade 9). The Associate Director will steward families from inquiry through enrollment with care and clarity, while contributing to broader enrollment planning and yield strategy. A strong understanding of the independent school landscape, including the competitive realities of excellent local public schools and peer institutions, is essential, as is the ability to confidently articulate Chadwick’s distinct value.
In addition to managing an entry-point funnel, this role will partner closely with Chadwick’s Communications team to strengthen and align both external and internal marketing efforts. We are seeking a candidate with experience in enrollment marketing, messaging, or communications strategy who understands how storytelling and data-informed outreach impact enrollment outcomes.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, empathy, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills. They will be able to communicate authentically and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds to build trust and confidence throughout the admission process.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Family Engagement & Primary Entry Point Admission Leadership
- Serve as a visible, welcoming, and trusted presence for prospective families throughout the admission process.
- Design and oversee a thoughtful admissions journey, from inquiry to enrollment, that reflects Chadwick’s warmth, personalization, and professionalism.
- Serve as the primary lead for parent conversations, student evaluations, admission committee work, and onboarding of new families at a primary entry point (Kindergarten, Grade 6, or Grade 9), while supporting the admission process across other grades as needed.
- Provide strong leadership and collaboration in the design and execution of campus tours, visit days, and admission events that authentically showcase the Chadwick experience and sense of community.
Marketing and Communications
- Innovate and strengthen strategies to grow the inquiry and applicant pools across key entry points.
- Partner with our Chadwick communications team and external marketing firm to ensure messaging and marketing efforts are clear, compelling, and aligned with Chadwick’s mission and market position.
- Manage the refinement and execution of an admission email campaign sent to families throughout the funnel.
- Use data and enrollment trends to refine marketing efforts and improve engagement throughout the funnel.
Community Partnerships
- Partner with Chadwick parent and student volunteers to strengthen the recruiting process.
- Build the pool of inquiries and applications through school visits, fairs, recruiting events, and outreach efforts.
- Maintain and build relationships with current and potential sending schools.
- Collaborate with external groups and community-based organizations to encourage and support applications from underrepresented students.
- Represent Chadwick at appropriate professional meetings (e.g.: LAIS, EMA, AISAP, NAIS, etc).
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Must Have:
- Undergraduate degree
- A minimum of three years of experience in an independent school or college admission office
- Experience in a external-facing role (such as leading tours, events, and/or presentations)
- Strong communication skills including writing, listening, and public speaking
- Demonstrated ability to hold information in confidence and to set appropriate limits
- A familiarity with database management, Google Suite, and Zoom; knowledge of Veracross is a plus
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Chadwick's Mission and Core Values
- Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, often with competing priorities
- Must pass or clear required health and background checks
- Prefer to Have:
- Experience in admissions in a selective independent school
- Experience in marketing and/or communications
Compensation: $105,000 to 130,000 - salary based on years of experience, credentials and other qualifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
- Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
- Occasionally required to use hand to handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
- May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
- Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Screening: TB Assessment and Livescan Background check
Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the position.
