Assistant Director of Admissions

The Awty International School

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Admissions, under the direction of the Director of Enrollment, will:

●      Plan, coordinate, and execute school visits, tours, testing, interviews, yield, and outreach events

●      Facilitates a welcoming and efficient application process

●      Prepare files for Committee Review

●      Participate in the Admissions Committee

●      Assist and collaborate in the planning and execution of all Admissions events

●      Create an environment and interact with families in a way that is aligned with our school vision, purpose and culture

●      Oversee the Student Ambassador Program

Job Description:

As part of the Admissions Team, the Assistant Director of Admissions will collaborate with the Director of Enrollment and other Admissions team members. Collectively, the team is responsible for all facets of the Admissions process, from active applicant recruitment to orienting new families/students to the school.   This individual will be responsible for a specific portfolio of admissions candidates and all areas of those candidates’ engagement with the school. This position will plan and execute school visits, coordinate on-campus visits, testing, and interviews, and oversee the student ambassador program. The Assistant Director of Admissions will connect with a diverse range of families, create an environment that aligns with our school's purpose, vision, and values, possess excellent public relations skills, and have deep consideration for the confidentiality crucial to the admissions process. The Assistant Director of Admissions will facilitate a welcoming and efficient application process by responding to applicant inquiries, counseling prospective families, and serving as a member of the Admissions Committee in reading and reviewing applications. The position will collaborate with the team on communications, marketing, collateral materials, website updates, strategic planning to identify ways to increase applicant conversion and yield rates, and general outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in enrollment management, familiarity with admissions databases, exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, be highly customer service-focused, detail-oriented, organized, have strong project management skills, good judgment, ability to multitask, positive attitude, and flexibility. Along with proven experience as a collaborator, the Assistant Director of Admissions must have an outgoing personality and exhibit grace under pressure. This role will require flexibility to attend frequent evening and weekend events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in education, business, communications, or marketing-related field
• Excellent time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to speak confidently in public
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required for events and/or projects
• Competency with Google Workspace and significant database experience

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual: English-French and/or English-Spanish
• 2-4 years of experience with recruitment, admissions, or a similar field
• An engaging, positive, creative, and personable attitude
• Knowledge of 21st-century educational tenets
• Ability to interact and collaborate in a community with individuals on all levels and from various diverse backgrounds.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

●      Works in a very active environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts

●      May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

●      Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

●      Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment

●      Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

The salary is competitive and reflective of experience. Benefits include medical insurance, a dental plan, retirement contributions, disability, and life insurance.

TO APPLY:

Submit your application through the school's website.  All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé, and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices.