Assistant Director of Admission

Winsor School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls’ school located in Boston seeks an Assistant Director of Admission. This role focuses on engaging with families, conducting interviews, and organizing recruitment efforts, all aimed at enhancing the school's legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong background in admissions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an admission-related role preferred.
• Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive information.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with applying families and provide customer service.
• Conduct prospective family interviews and complete interview notes.
• Plan and execute recruitment and yield events.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google products

Ravenna Admit

Blackbaud

Mailchimp

Job description

Assistant Director of Admission (Boston, MA)

Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build relationships with applying families, maintaining communication and answering questions; provide top-notch customer service at all times

• Conduct prospective family interviews and complete interview notes in a timely fashion

• Develop and execute outreach events, attend school fairs and community events, and spread the word about Winsor to targeted communities

• Follow up with inquiries and nominated students as needed

• In conjunction with other members of the office, help plan, organize, and execute recruitment, applicant evaluation, and yield events both on and off campus

• Manage an ambassador program, including recruiting and training volunteers, supporting volunteers on PeerPal, and scheduling volunteers for events

• Serve as project lead for Class I, II, and III student applicant group visits

• Evaluate student files and participate in Admission Committee meetings

• Process supporting application documentation, scanning, labeling, and uploading materials to Ravenna

• Manage large mailings, including planning, ordering for, and sending admitted student boxes; manage small biweekly mailings

• Coordinate with the registrar to forward matriculating student records

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Additional duties include:

• Greet admission visitors and support the check-in process for arriving families

• Answer incoming phone calls and emails, and respond within 24 hours

• Order supplies as needed

• Stay abreast of trends and best practices in enrollment management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in an admission-related role preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process details with accuracy and maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize competing projects, and execute numerous diverse projects in a timely manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within the school and the diverse Boston-area community
• Desire and ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google products, and the Ravenna Admit online application program a plus
• Fluency in a second language (written and oral) is a plus
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends during the school year as workload demands

This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month position. We are open to a July 1 to August 1 start date.

Department: Administration
This is a full time position

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Other Information

* Can you show proof of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes No * Do you now, or will you in the future, require our sponsorship for employment-based visa status? Yes No How did you hear about this position? * How many years of experience do you have working in an independent school setting or a similar institution? * Please list the different software programs, databases, and other technical skills you are proficient in. Microsoft Suite Blackbaud Ravenna Mailchimp * What is your highest level of completed education? Do you have a current or prior relationship with The Winsor School? If yes, please indicate the nature of that relationship and relevant dates. * How many years of admission experience do you have?