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San Domenico School | San Anselmo, CA
Director of International Admissions Opportunity Statement
How to Apply
San Domenico School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Amy Saavedra, Director of Admissions, Grades 9-12), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at Lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
About the School
San Domenico is an independent K–12 day and boarding school in Marin County, California, 30 minutes north of San Francisco. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest independent school in the State. The School serves approximately 680 students on a 515-acre campus, with a residential program enrolling students from more than 20 countries.
San Domenico provides a unique boarding experience rooted in rigorous academics, meaningful student connections, and proximity to the cultural and educational resources of the Bay Area. As the school enters its 176th year, we are seeking a thoughtful and collaborative professional to help strengthen enrollment efforts and expand awareness of the San Domenico experience.
About the Position
San Domenico seeks an experienced and driven Director of International Admissions to lead the School’s international student recruitment strategy. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, Grades 9–12, this position works closely with the Upper School admissions team to ensure a coordinated, consistent, and mission-aligned admissions experience across both domestic and international applicant pools.
This is a senior admissions role for someone who brings a strategic, ambitious approach to enrollment work, the tenacity to manage long recruitment cycles across multiple world regions, and the cultural fluency to build lasting relationships with students, families, agents, and school counselors abroad. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable analyzing enrollment data, developing market-specific recruitment strategies, and representing San Domenico in international settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Meaningful professional experience in one or more relevant areas, such as admissions, enrollment, international recruitment, independent schools, residential programs, international schools, global education, or related work with students and families.
- Demonstrated capacity to build relationships and communicate effectively across cultures.
- Ability to manage complex recruitment cycles, track progress toward enrollment goals, and represent San Domenico professionally in domestic and international settings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this full-time, year-round position is $100,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. Candidates with less direct experience in international admissions or recruitment may be placed toward the lower end of the range.
San Domenico offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 403(b) retirement plan, and daily lunch.
Availability of on-campus housing is subject to institutional capacity and, where applicable, alignment with specific residential life duties. Housing parameters may be reviewed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
How to Apply
San Domenico School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Amy Saavedra, Director of Admissions, Grades 9-12), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at Lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
Director of International Admissions Opportunity Statement
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000