Assistant Director Of Admissions

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
This position coordinates recruitment and admission of new students at York Country Day School in partnership with the Director, and oversees retention of current students, testing, and placement. Serve as liaison to the board of trustees regarding admission data and reports.
OUTCOMES:
Successfully market YCDS and maintain communication with prospective and current students, administrators and parent volunteers in partnership with the Director.

Essential Functions

Oversee the admissions program of new Middle and Upper School students. Present the school to prospective students and parents, which includes systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with prospective students and their parents; interviews with the prospective students and their parents; arrangements for admissions testing; securing necessary student credentials, etc. 25%

Develop a strategic recruitment and communication plan to reach targeted audiences, including identifying and implementing best-practice web-based technologies. 15%

Evaluate continuously and redesign, where appropriate, all aspects of the admissions and marketing program with the goal of maintaining capacity enrollment of qualified students and a wait-list of qualified applicants. 15%

Manage re-enrollment of current students for the succeeding year, and prospective enrollment of Middle and Upper School 10%

Oversee the network of parents, former parents and alumni to assist in the admissions program. 10%

Keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admission and re-enrollment programs, and represent the school at various gatherings and conferences. 10%

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and support the school and its leadership. 15%

Experience and Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

2-5 years’ experience in independent school marketing/admissions

Required Skills and Qualifications

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written

Decision making skills

Advanced computer knowledge/MS Office

Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor

Able to foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents, and students throughout the admissions process.