Worcester Academy, a day-boarding school with grades 6 thru PG, seeks an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to be our next Assistant Director of Admissions and Communications Associate. This position reports to the Director of Admission & Financial Aid and will work closely with the Director of Communications, Marketing & Events. The chosen candidate will promote and execute all efforts made by the Admission office to attract, recruit, and enroll qualified students and will support the institution's communications goals and strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Admissions

• Assist families through the entire admission and enrollment process and provide timely and meaningful communications to applicants and their familles

• Assist in the management of the Student Ambassador program

• Partner with fellow Admissions team members to coordinate and execute Open House and other Admission events

• Support students and families in their transition from applicants to fully enrolled community members.

Communications

• Assist in the development and execution of a data-driven digital marketing and social media plan that highlights Worcester Academy’s (WA) brand, educational distinction, core outcomes and strategic priorities. Clearly and creatively articulate WA’s strengths, unique initiatives and strategic vision to enhance the Academy’s reputation

• Manage regular social media content for Worcester Academy’s main accounts, driving engagement and connection with critical audiences

• Gather content, design, create, and send weekly parent newsletter

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain online memberships for the Admissions Office

• Oversee Middle School enrollment and coordinate with the Middle School Head on recruiting

• Attend fairs and visit schools to promote Worcester Academy.

• Chair Admission committees as assigned

Experience and Skills:

Education:

Bachelor degree required. Masters degree preferred

Experience:

• Previous employment with an independent school highly desirable

• 1-2 years of past experience in either Admissions or Communications

• Strong working knowledge of social media

• Knowledge of Financial Aid preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written communication skills (a writing sample may be requested)

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to tend to many different tasks and duties simultaneously

• Strong computer and social media skills required

• Ability to deliver excellent customer-service

• Strong organization and time-management skills

• Sense of professionalism and high ethical standards, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Sense of humor, flexibility, collegiality, teamwork, and independence

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Energized by collaboration and effective in working with cross functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing sample will be requested)

• Strategic and creative thinker

• Familiarity with Adobe Design suite; Understanding of web design, coding, SEO

• Knowledge of Marketing vehicles

Working Environment:

• Hear, see, and speak to effectively communicate in-person and by telephone with supervisors, staff, and external contacts.

• Must be able to navigate around walking campus in all weather elements

• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds

• Comfortable with sitting at a computer terminal for long periods of time throughout the day

Application Process:

Candidates should submit an electronic application, including the following documents

• A cover letter addressed to Marnie Kut, Associate Head of School

• A writing sample and a sample of creative work

• A current resume

Worcester Academy offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan and disability benefits.
From: Worcester Academy