Associate Director of Admissions

Summary:

The Associate Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school by supporting the Director of Enrollment Management in admissions, marketing, recruitment, and enrollment. This position requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the success of all students. International and domestic travel may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the enrollment process from initial inquiry to final enrollment.
• Oversee the admissions process to ensure a seamless experience for prospective students.
• Communicate effectively with prospective students and referral sources.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
• Represent the School both on campus and off in the role of an Admissions Officer.
• Collaborate with academic departments to understand program offerings and align recruitment efforts accordingly.
• Participate in the Trusted Partner program by visiting and communicating with recruitment partners.
• Conduct tours and open houses at the Upper and/or Lower School campuses.
• Educate prospective students and their families about admission requirements, financial aid options, and academic programs.
• Travel to recruit students internationally and domestically.
• Utilize Blackbaud software for managing admissions data and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions to enhance outreach efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three to five years of experience in education recruitment or related fields is preferred.
• Proven track record in recruiting students and working effectively with an admissions team.
• Strong experience in academic advising with a focus on student engagement.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud, Financial Edge, or similar student information systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent public speaking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively, are required.
• Experience working directly with students from various backgrounds to support their educational goals.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily, accept assigned duties, and make responsible decisions when required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, information technology or systems, education, or another appropriate field.
• One to three years of experience in an independent boarding school, higher education admission setting, or related sales and marketing experience is preferred.
• Outstanding oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• A clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission of Ross School.
• Knowledge of and ability to use relevant tools for communication and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Outstanding technical skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Workspace, and databases is required.
• Weekend and evening work required; frequent travel required.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Russian, German, or Portuguese is preferred.
• Ability to move from one physical space to another throughout the course of the day, as well as attend off-site meetings.
• Ability to read, analyze, develop, and interpret documents in English.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.

Duties and responsibilities of staff members may be modified later.

Ross School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $66,300.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,300 - $80,000