Temporary Admissions & Front Desk Coordinator

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

Job summary

Princeton Day School is seeking a Temporary Admission Assistant and Receptionist to support the Admissions department in Princeton, NJ. The role is non-exempt hourly, starting early November 2026 through February 2027, approximately 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.

Hours may vary with business needs. The ideal candidate will conduct admissions assessments, manage application documents, communicate with applicants, and maintain data in two admissions databases while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education.
• Experience in early childhood classroom teaching or similar work with children is required.
• Experience administering assessments is a plus.
• Knowledge of independent schools is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail with time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding organizational abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or collaboratively; maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, database management, and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and administer standardized assessments for Lower School applicants.
• Track and manage required documents for Admission files; update data in two databases.
• Correspond with applicants via phone and email regarding missing components.
• Scan and upload documents; oversee scoring of writing samples.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Early childhood classroom teaching

Assessment administration

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Princeton Day School is seeking a Temporary Admission Assistant and Receptionist to support the Admissions department in Princeton, NJ. The role is non-exempt hourly, starting early November 2026 through February 2027, approximately 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.

Hours may vary with business needs. The ideal candidate will conduct admissions assessments, manage application documents, communicate with applicants, and maintain data in two admissions databases while upholding