Associate Director of Admissions & Partnerships

Fenn; Mission, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fenn School seeks an Associate Director of Admission to drive recruitment and community partnerships for grades 4–9. You will design data-driven outreach, manage territory strategies, and engage families with authentic, high-touch connections.

Reporting to the Director of Admission and Financial Aid, this exempt role involves campus tours, events, and collaboration across departments to strengthen the candidate experience and broaden access to a diverse applicant pool.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 5–7 years of experience in admissions, marketing, communications, or sales is highly valued.
• Deep enthusiasm for working within an all-boys day school environment serving grades 4–9 and alignment to Fenn’s mission and philosophy.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment initiatives that drive results.
• Ability to track, analyze, and leverage data to inform strategic decisions and process improvements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate Fenn’s mission to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, empathetic approach to working with families.
• Willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends for recruitment events.
• Ability to physically navigate the campus multiple times daily to lead tours and engage with the community.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned by the Director of Admission and Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Admission and Financial Aid to design and evaluate data-driven recruitment strategies within the School’s catchment area.
• Spearhead recruitment strategies by building and maintaining partnerships with organizations that support underrepresented students and community initiatives.
• Plan and execute high-impact off-campus events, managing venue coordination, host relations, and post-event follow-up.
• Lead the Parent Outreach Partners (POP) ambassador program, overseeing onboarding, training, and year-round engagement of 80+ current parents and alumni.
• Cultivate relationships with prospective families, feeder school professionals, and community partners within assigned territories.
• Serve as an ambassador for Fenn’s mission, conducting campus tours, student interviews, and family consultations.
• Evaluate applicant files and contribute to admission committee deliberations and final decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to identify student ambassadors and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Support the Director in strategic planning, data reporting, and process improvements to enhance the candidate experience.
• Conduct campus tours for prospective families and educational consultants.
• Represent the school at local community events and recruitment fairs.
• Contribute to campus-wide events and teaching/coaching roles as needed.
• Execute additional duties as assigned by the Director of Admission and Financial Aid.

Skills

Relationship building

Data-driven recruitment

Communication excellence

Event planning

Territory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Fenn School seeks an Associate Director of Admission to drive recruitment and community partnerships for grades 4–9. You will design data-driven outreach, manage territory strategies, and engage families with authentic, high-touch connections.

Reporting to the Director of Admission and Financial Aid, this exempt role involves campus tours, events, and collaboration across departments to strengthen the candidate experience and broaden access to a diverse applicant pool.