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Admissions Coordinator (Seattle, WA)
Full-Time (40 hours per week), Salary/Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
Year-Long Work Schedule
* This position is eligible for health and retirement benefits (details during hiring process).
* This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to
work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
The Bush School, a K-12 progressive, independent school located in Seattle, WA, is in search of an individual to join our Admissions team as an Admissions Coordinator. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school's mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid and works closely with the school's Admissions Department, as well as students and families. As a member of the Admissions Department, the Admissions Coordinator position is responsible for all aspects of database management for K-12 admissions programs and provides direct administrative support to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid.
While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to execute on the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:
Daily Operations and Database Management:

• Coordinate operations for Office of Admissions and Financial Aid providing daily technical, logistical, and administrative support through each stage of the application process from recruitment to processing applications to supporting admissions committees to enrollment.
• Responsible for all aspects of database management that support the admissions application process and K-12 re-enrollment; Input and export data to generate key reports to support data-driven decision making.
• Update and maintain online applications; support students, families, faculty, and staff through the admissions application process from inquiry to applicant to enrolled; Assists prospective families with submission of required admissions documents.
• Responds to phone and email inquiries from prospective and applicant families in a timely manner with customer service orientation; Provides holistic support for students and families from communities that have been historically underrepresented in independent schools.

K-12 Admissions Events:

• Plan and provide logistical support for all K-12 recruitment and admissions events including divisional Open Houses, school fairs, student visits, campus tours, general recruiting events, student assessments, admissions committee meetings, decision week events, and new family welcome events.
• Coordinate and maintain applicant event registration through Ravenna; Implement internal logistics including catering, room reservation/set-up, and calendaring.

Experience and Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong work ethic, organized, punctual, and attention to detail; Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• Experience working with databases; Knowledge of databases (Blackbaud), application platforms (Ravenna, School and Student Services), and email communication platforms (MailChimp, Microsoft Outlook) a plus.
• Fluency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Spanish fluency in speaking, reading, and writing a plus.
• Willingness to assume additional responsibilities as required.

Successful Candidates will:

• Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to detail, with high standards of professionalism, organization, punctuality, confidentiality
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be highly proficient with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
• Be willing to work some weekends and evenings, especially during peak season. The typical daily work schedule is 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The candidate must also be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed throughout the year for admissions events primarily in "peak season" from October-April, and additional support for all-school events that take place in the off season and/or as scheduling allows.

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date).
• Meet the school's standards when completing two separate background screenings.

The Bush School's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Mission:
Through the recruitment, selection, enrollment, and retention of students, The Bush School Office of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a critical role in the schools' vitality and educational culture. We believe in merging the power of relationship building and storytelling with the clarity and purpose of data driven enrollment management systems to achieve our goals. We know that when we build an enrollment management program that reflects the core values of the school, we enroll great students.
Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

• Compensation Range (Hourly Rate of Pay): $33.37/hour to $34.71/hour
• The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees, which includes:
• • Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees (includes an employee paid buy-up plan option)
  • Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for dependents of eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees
  • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Optional Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Retirement Plan available to eligible employees - the Retirement Plan includes generous employer contributions that align with specific years of service
  • Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and their dependents
  • School lunch discounts, with free employee lunch on Wednesdays
  • Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
  • Use of school fitness center
  • Paid Time Off (sick leave, vacation leave and personal days)
  • Professional Development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the "About Bush" tab) for additional information/instructions.
If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position does not fit your talents, please visit the employment section of our website noted above.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.