Admissions Manager

academyofscholars; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy of Scholars in Decatur, Georgia, is seeking a dynamic Admissions Manager to oversee all recruitment and admissions efforts. This full-time role includes managing a diverse and mission-aligned applicant pool and ensuring successful enrollment targets are met.

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a bachelor's degree and experience in admissions preferred. A commitment to academic excellence and an appreciation for diversity are essential qualities.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, organizational, collaborative, computer, and communication skills.
• Strong marketing expertise is required.
• Experience in school admissions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and admissions processes.
• Attract a diverse applicant pool to meet enrollment targets.
• Guide families through the admissions process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Marketing expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Academy of Scholars is seeking a dynamic Admissions Manager.

The Admissions Manager manages all aspects of recruitment and admissions for The Academy of Scholars. It is a full-time, 12-month position with some evenings and weekends required. The Admissions Manager is responsible for attracting a broad, diverse, and mission-aligned applicant pool to enroll in the school, meeting enrollment targets and other identified goals, promoting the school, guiding families through the admissions process from initial inquiry to acceptance and enrollment.

He or she must have or demonstrate the following:

• excellent interpersonal skills
• leadership skills
• organizational skills
• collaborative skills
• computer skills
• communication skills
• strong marketing expertise

He or she must possess the following attributes:

• enthusiasm
• initiative
• confidence
• a commitment to excellence

The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree and experience in admissions. Experience working in a school or as a professional secretary for a law or accounting office a plus. Passion for working with students and families in a diverse, inclusive educational setting, integrity, professionalism, high ethical standards, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are essential qualities. The position requires superior organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively. An appreciation for The Academy Scholars’ commitment to academic and personal excellence, values, and diversity is essential.