Temporary Admission Assistant and Receptionist

Princeton Day School; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay and schedule: 37.5h/wk

Not eligible for benefits

Job summary

Princeton Day School is seeking a Temporary Admission Assistant and Receptionist to work in our Admissions department in Princeton, NJ. The role is a temporary non-exempt hourly position from early November 2026 through February 2027, working 37.5 hours weekly, Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:00pm.

Main duties include administering assessments for Lower School applicants, managing admission documents, communicating with families, and providing receptionist support during admissions activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Experience in early childhood education or classroom setting preferred.
• Experience administering assessments is a plus.
• Knowledge of independent schools is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and administer standardized assessments for Lower School applicants.
• Track and manage documents for the Admission files and deadlines; update databases and communicate with applicants.
• Communicate with applicants' families by phone and email professionally and promptly.
• Provide administrative support for admission-related tasks and events.
• Assist with preparation for admission committee meetings and serve as receptionist to greet families and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Child Psychology/Education

Job description

Job Description

Princeton Day School is seeking a Temporary Admission Assistant and Receptionist to work in our Admissions department.

This is a temporary non-exempt (hourly) position beginning early November 2026 through February 2027. This position will work 5-days a week in our office located in Princeton, NJ; Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, approximately 37.5 hours weekly. Hours may vary depending on business needs.

For This Position, The Ideal Candidate Is Expected To

• Conduct and administer standardized assessments for Lower School applicants.
• Track and manage required documents for the Admission application files to ensure completion by deadline: update data in two admission databases, correspond with applicants regarding missing components via phone and email, scan and upload documents, and oversee the scoring of writing samples.
• Communicate with applicants' families by phone and email professionally and with a sense of urgency.
• Provide administrative support for admission-related tasks and events.
• Assist with preparation for admission committee meetings.
• Serve as receptionist to greet families and visitors and answer the phone.

Qualifications And Personal Attributes

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education
• Early Childhood Classroom teaching or similar experience with children required
• Experience administering assessments a plus
• Knowledge of Independent Schools a plus
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical and time management skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing schedule
• Proficiency in technical skills, such as basic computer applications, database management, and basic digital literacy.

Compensation Range

$22.00 - $25.00 an hour (this role is not eligible for benefits)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS' competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.