What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Upper School Admissions position at McDonogh School?
The primary responsibilities of the Director of Upper School Admissions are to plan, manage and implement the recruitment and admissions programs for Grades 9 -12. Additional responsibilities may include teaching one section of an academic class in the Upper School.
Compensation for this position will generally be offered in the range of $75,000 - $85,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the coordination of the admissions process for Grades 9-12
- Work directly and positively with the Upper School Head, faculty and staff to help attract and yield the most mission-appropriate students to McDonogh School
- Organize and plan on and off campus events for prospective families
- Conduct parent interviews and tours
- Oversee the Upper School Admissions Visit Days
- Assist with inquiry phone calls and provide necessary information to prospective applicants
- Participate in the recruitment of students through attendance at school fairs and open houses
- Train and supervise students as tour guides for the Upper School
- Organize and serve on the Upper School admissions committee
- Actively manage communication of admissions decisions and handle waiting list correspondence
- Initiate and maintain communication with feeder schools, making periodic visits to those schools
- Act as an ambassador of McDonogh School to the community at large
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree is required.
Additional Experience
- 3 to 5 years independent school admissions and financial aid experience, preferred.
- Academic teaching experience, preferred
- Experience in a Upper school setting, preferred
- Experience successfully working within a culturally diverse student body, faculty, and community
Additional Requirements
- A positive disposition and a strong desire to work as part of a high-functioning team
- A proven ability to maintain focus on several projects at one time
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations.
- Must have a customer service mentality when interacting with applicant families
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Strong technology fluency
- Strong writing / editing skills
Working Conditions
Evening and weekend hours may be required from time to time. Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Must be willing to travel as needed to represent the School. Repetitive tasks. Significant computer use, including extensive close use of a computer monitor. Significant off campus travel is possible. Sitting. Standing. Walking around campus.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000