What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Admissions Coordinator position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Annandale, VA
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
- Benefits Overview: PHILLIPS Programs offers comprehensive benefits, including group health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid life and long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Additional benefits include a 403(b)-retirement savings plan, paid sick/personal leave, reimbursement for professional fees, and funds for degree program coursework. Employees also enjoy access to an Employee Assistance Program, legal assistance, gym membership discounts, and various employee discounts at local stores.
What the Admissions Coordinator does:
- Coordinates school program admissions and provides general program assistance to the front office and program.
- Reviews and processes referral packets.
- Schedules intake interviews for families to meet with intake teams.
- Meets weekly with the administration team to coordinate and communicate admission decisions.
- Develops and maintains relationships with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) as well as referring attorneys and families.
- Responds to inquiry emails and phone calls about our program and schedules interviews and tours.
- Assists office staff in short-term projects as needed.
- Assists and works in coordination on data-driven projects related to admissions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What the Admissions Coordinator brings to the team:
- High school diploma and three years of administrative experience, required.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Experience in a nonprofit educational/school setting, preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace, required.
- Confident interacting with all levels of staff, parents, and outside liaisons.