What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Angeline Country Day School?
JOB PURPOSE
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for leading all aspects of student enrollment at Angeline Country Day School. This role ensures that prospective families experience a welcoming, informative, and seamless admissions process, and that the school consistently meets its enrollment goals. The Admissions Coordinator will serve as the primary ambassador of the school's mission and values, building strong relationships with families, community partners, and colleagues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Family Engagement & Outreach
- Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families, providing a warm and knowledgeable introduction to the school.
- Lead campus tours, open houses, and parent information sessions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with feeder schools, local organizations, and community partners to increase awareness of Angeline Country Day.
Admissions & Enrollment Management
- Manage the full admissions cycle from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring timely and accurate communication with families.
- Guide families through the application process, including forms, assessments, interviews, and enrollment agreements.
- Monitor enrollment numbers and work with leadership to meet or exceed annual enrollment goals.
- Maintain accurate admissions and enrollment records in the school's student information system.
Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate with the leadership team to design and implement marketing strategies that highlight the school's programs and unique offerings.
- Support the creation of promotional materials, social media content, and digital campaigns related to admissions.
- Provide insight into market trends and community needs to inform recruitment strategies.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with the Head of School and leadership team to align enrollment goals with program capacity and school priorities.
- Train and support staff in admissions best practices and family engagement.
- Contribute to school events, initiatives, and community-building activities.
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
- Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
- Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, education management, or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in admissions role within an educational setting.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with school management software.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- No physical exertion required.
- Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
- Usual school working conditions.
- May be noisy during high student traffic.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with company salary and benefit policy.
- Length of the work year and hours of employment.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.