Assistant Director of Admission

The Assistant Director of Admission, reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, is charged with supporting the School’s mission to serve “girls of adventurous intellect” who would benefit from a Brearley education. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Admission is to assist in implementing admission and enrollment management goals as determined by the Director of Enrollment Management and the Strategic Enrollment Committee.

As of July 1, 2026, this is a 12-month salaried exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities: 

• Serving as a member of the Kindergarten Assessment Team, which screens kindergarten applicants from September through January

• Conducting individual assessments for applicants as needed

• Observing kindergarten applicants at their individual sending schools as needed and providing reports in January

• Representing Brearley at on- and off-campus admission events whether they be in-person or virtual; this includes fairs, outreach visits, presentations, informative webinars, and any event determined by the Director to be an important marketing opportunity for the School

• Assisting with planning admission events 

• Conducting admission interviews for all divisions

• Serving as a member of the admission committees, which entails reading completed admission files in January

• Communicating clearly and professionally with all constituencies associated with The Brearley School

• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is a preferred 

• One to three years of admission or enrollment management experience

• Elementary or secondary teaching experience is beneficial, but not mandatory

• Experience engaging with a customer relationship management (CRM) tool (e.g. Ravenna, Veracross, or similar systems) is beneficial, but not mandatory

• Fluency in another language is beneficial, but not mandatory

• Professional and engaging verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to modify messaging for the intended audience

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracist/antibias practice, and the ability to engage effectively with families from a wide range of backgrounds

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and to use best judgement when sharing such information

• Intrinsically motivated, collegial, flexible, and able to maintain a sense of humor during the busiest periods of the admission season

About the School:

Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. 

Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

Salary

The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.  Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.

Salary : $70 - $90