Senior Admission Operations & Strategy Lead

Newark Academy; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Newark Academy, located in Livingston, New Jersey, seeks an Associate Director of Admission Operations to lead systems and processes supporting recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. This senior role ensures efficient office operations while delivering a high-touch experience for families.

The position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and Institutional Strategy and collaborates across departments to meet enrollment priorities. Evening and weekend events are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in an Admissions office at an independent school.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for events.
• Experience with Blackbaud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations and processes related to recruitment and enrollment of prospective students.
• Establish and maintain the Admission calendar with key dates, deadlines, and yield programming.
• Coordinate timelines, workflows, and internal processes for the admission cycle.
• Plan and manage Admission events and visit programming, both on-campus and virtual.
• Oversee visitor experiences and ensure a welcoming process for families.
• Supervise the Admission Associate - Visitation Coordinator and Arts Liaison.
• Assess event effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between Admission Office and other departments for recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate the Parent Ambassador Program and ongoing engagement.
• Support development and implementation of admission programs aligned with priorities.
• Chair weekly Admission team meetings and prepare weekly reports.
• Co-chair the Admission Committee and participate in candidate discussions.
• Assist in managing the Office of Admission budget and expenditures.
• Maintain a prospective student and family portfolio.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Blackbaud

Job description

Newark Academy, located in Livingston, New Jersey, seeks an Associate Director of Admission Operations to lead systems and processes supporting recruitment and enrollment of prospective students. This senior role ensures efficient office operations while delivering a high-touch experience for families.

The position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and Institutional Strategy and collaborates across departments to meet enrollment priorities. Evening and weekend events are required.