Admissions Associate

4 weeks ago

Kent, United States Kent School Full time
Admissions Associate

Admissions Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Supervises a team of student tour guides and provides them work direction, training, and support. Works with student tour guides to best meet the needs of visitors and to ensure a warm and welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Suggests strategies for continual improvement of the campus visit experience.
  • Works collaboratively with the admissions interviewers to ensure a positive, seamless, and memorable experience for campus visitors.
  • Prepares materials such as name tags, postcards, and materials for the tour guides/visitors.
  • Resolves scheduling conflicts for tour guides or other issues independently in a professional and timely manner.
  • Assists in planning large open houses and on-campus visit events that involve tour guides.
  • Supports the Visit Coordinator in scheduling visitor appointments, gathering information on student interests, assigning the appropriate student tour guide with the visiting student guest.
  • Represents the school accurately and compellingly to prospective students and parents, educational consultants, and other constituencies who may directly or indirectly play a role in recruitment/admissions activities.
  • Travel (domestically) in support of the marketing and recruitment goals of the school
  • Develop and foster relationships with school administrators and teachers to further communicate future enrollment efforts.
  • Communicate with prospective families in a polite, systematic, and efficient manner, including appropriate and timely follow up.
  • Interview applicants and families and provide a detailed report of the interview to the Admission Committee.
  • Attend school fairs and visit partner schools as representatives of Kent School.
  • Become proficient in the use of technology used to manage office recordkeeping and correspondence.
  • Work in concert with the Director of Admissions on a variety of scheduled admissions events including but not limited to: Open Houses and Admission Receptions.
  • Maintain an accurate record of travel and admission related expenses.
  • Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • eager to work collaboratively with colleagues;
  • an effective oral and written communicator;
  • committed to developing an equitable and inclusive community;
  • committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development;
  • dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.

Coaching duties and responsibilities include:

  • Coaching two seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent of co-curricular activities
  • Performing regular duty in our residential program
  • Participating in Faculty committees
  • Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students
  • Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement to drive a school vehicle for school activities.
  • Assist in planning and participating in practice sessions
  • Creating strategies to build a competitive and positive team environment
  • Maintaining player and team records
  • Mentoring players to develop sportsmanship and respect of the game
  • Recruiting new athletes for the team

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience in related fields, preferably in an independent school setting. A minimum of 3 years of hospitality/customer service experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and the ability to work discreetly with sensitive information.
  • Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with an emphasis on public speaking.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of students and parents.
  • Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
  • Possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
  • Works well under pressure.
  • Demonstrate excellent telephone and customer service skills.
  • Able to work independently and make sound decisions with flexibility/adaptability and have a calm demeanor.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and have an aptitude for learning new technology.
  • Be experienced in Veracross
  • Understanding of current marketing trends and strategies.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

  • Must be able to work in an office environment.
  • Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Requires substantial movement (motions) of wrists, hands, and fingers with keyboard use.
  • Ability to use visual display.
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 20 lbs. without assistance.

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
  • Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
  • Work is performed on a smoke free campus.

Additional information:

Reports to:Director of Admissions

Schedule/travel: Full-time academicyear position. Travel and additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be required. Schedule may vary according to the needs of the Admissions Office, visiting families, and Kent School.

Classification: Non-Teaching Faculty, Exempt

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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