Admissions Coordinator

Job Title: Admissions Coordinator (Seattle, WA)

Department: Admissions

Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (K-8)

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Summary of position:

The Admissions Coordinator supports the K-12 admissions program and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (K-8). In partnership with the school’s Director of Enrollment Management the Associate Director of Admissions (K-8) supervises and sets priorities, timelines and project deadlines for the Admissions Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have customer-service orientation, attention to detail, commitment to equity and inclusion, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Bush School is seeking an admissions professional with initiative and drive to be a value added team member of a robust enrollment program.

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

• Coordinate daily operations for the Office of Admissions and provide technical, logistical, and administrative support for prospective families through each stage of the application process
• Manage all aspects of database management that support the admissions process and K-12 enrollment, from application maintenance, to data report generation, to event registration coordination and communication
• Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates community, equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and data-driven decision making
• Support logistics for all K-12 admissions and retention events and programs
• Manage the admissions email and phone line to field inquiries from prospective families
  
  
  

Experience and Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working administrative support role preferred
• Experience working with and knowledge of databases (Blackbaud and Ravenna), email communication platforms (MailChimp and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, and more)
• Strong commitment to community, equity and inclusion required
• Strong work ethic, organization skills, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage deadlines
• Experience working at a K-12 school preferred
  
  
  

Successful Candidates will:

• Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
• Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient with student information systems and databases (Ravenna or other enrollment database) and have the interest and ability to learn new technology
• Be willing to work some weekends and evenings
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
• Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
• Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing
  
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions. If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not

discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.

• This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.