Part-Time Admissions Manager for Inclusive School

The Ancona School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ancona School in Chicago is seeking a part-time Admissions Manager to support recruitment, screening, and selection of mission-aligned students. You will manage inquiries, tours, interviews, and applications, and assist in events both on and off campus.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records in Blackbaud/Clarity, coordinating with the AHOS, and ensuring timely communications with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; admissions-related experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills; Mac OS and Google Apps for Education experience preferred.
• Experience using admissions management databases; Blackbaud or Clarity experience desired.
• Commitment to developing an equitable and inclusive community with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage prospective family admissions process: inquiries, tours, interviews, applications, and materials.
• Provide a warm, engaging experience to current and prospective families.
• Maintain admissions database accuracy and coordinate with the AHOS on records and events.
• Support communications, including emails and website inquiries; assist with visit days and events.
• Troubleshoot system access issues and share the Ancona School mission with feeder schools.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Mac OS

Google Apps for Education

Blackbaud/Clarity familiarity

Admissions experience

Equity & inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Clarity

Admissions management systems

Job description

The Ancona School in Chicago is seeking a part-time Admissions Manager to support recruitment, screening, and selection of mission-aligned students. You will manage inquiries, tours, interviews, and applications, and assist in events both on and off campus.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records in Blackbaud/Clarity, coordinating with the AHOS, and ensuring timely communications with families.