Admission Officer

The Peddie School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in New Jersey. Our school is committed to the intellectual, social, and moral growth of each of its students. With a diverse student body, we welcome individuals with unique talents and backgrounds who create an educational community where passion for learning grows.

We are seeking an Admission Officer whose primary responsibility will be to assist with campus events. This person will assist with all aspects of the admission and recruitment process and have a strong interest in working in an independent boarding school environment. This admission officer will report directly to the Director of Admission and join an admission team that currently consists of eight admission officers, a manager of admissions operations, an international student and financial aid coordinator, and a visit coordinator.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Represent all facets of Peddie School and articulate the school's mission and values to potential applicants and their families.
• Cultivate relationships with educational consultants, placement directors, and prospective families to promote the value and outcomes of the Peddie experience and the importance of having a diverse student body.
• Conduct interviews with prospective students, meet with parents, write interview summary reports, and have follow-up communication with families.
• Evaluate applications for admission and participate in the committee selection process.
• Play an integral role in the planning and execution of all on-campus recruiting and yield events such as Spring Revisit Days.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admission.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School possibly including residential and athletic or co-curricular responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of independent schools; at least 2-3 years of admission experience secondary or higher education preferred.
• Strong sense of initiative to identify and engage new opportunities that move the collective work of the admission office forward.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• High degree of comfort and experience with computer technology.
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A comfort level to speak in front of a variety of audiences including large and diverse groups.
• Strong sense of teamwork and enthusiasm for working with students.
• A good sense of humor and an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
• Willing to travel up to 2 weeks in the spring.
• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.