Temporary Admissions & Front Desk Coordinator

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

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.