2026 Admissions Manager

Thaden School now seeks an Admissions Manager, reporting to the Director of Admissions, to assist with daily operations and coordinate a wide variety of activities related to enrollment and retention of students, and communications.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead tours and present the school to prospective students and parents, including the thorough and efficient handling of applications and communication; conducting family meetings and securing necessary student credentials.
• Manage and develop the logistics for admissions checklist items, including meetings, information sessions, family visits, play sessions, Preview Day, student shadow days, testing, and others.
• Assist in developing yearly admissions calendars including submitting event forms for the master calendar, updating and inviting individuals to each event, and creating registration links for each event.
• Manage the online dashboard for all enrollment needs including online systems for registration, enrollment, and re-enrollment.
• Manage and maintain, using a high level of confidentiality, all incoming admissions files, including but not limited to student transcripts, letters of recommendation, testing information, tuition data, and reporting.
• Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, read student files, conduct family meetings as needed, and post decisions.
• Support the Director of Marketing and Communications with the preparation and distribution of promotional materials, social media, and website maintenance in regard to admissions.
• Manage parent and community volunteers in the Raptor system.
• Perform other duties in support of the School mission as determined by the Director of Admissions.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Experience in a challenging, fast-paced work environment that requires versatility, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Experience in enrollment management, admissions, and/or community outreach.
• Ability to protect and handle student records and other highly confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs, data management systems (Finalsite, Alma, UnitySuite, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deliver work on time, with careful attention to detail, accuracy, and work in a self-directed manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively represent the school in all settings and circumstances.
• A founding spirit that embraces new challenges.
• College degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions.