Assistant Director of Admissions
Company: Greenwich Country Day School
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) is an independent,
co-educational day school with a current enrollment of 1375
students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of 350. The
original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new
Upper School (9-12,) established in 2019, is located less than two
miles away on Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, Greenwich
Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is
encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning,
challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and
cultivate students' interests and talents outside of the classroom.
We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment,
with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a
sense of personal value along with strong academic skill. GCDS is
committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a
strong sense of purpose.
GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to
fund competitive salaries and benefits, including a robust
professional development program and reimbursement for graduate
school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid
program to support students from a range of socio-economic
backgrounds. Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek
candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.
GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations,
as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those
candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus
employment interviews.
Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Assistant Director of
Admissions, to start July 2022. This position will report to the
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and assist with all
aspects of Upper School (Grade 9-12) admissions and enrollment
management. Ideal candidates will possess strong database skills
and demonstrated experience using data for strategic thinking along
with exceptional interviewing skills and the ability to
meaningfully engage prospective students and families. This is a
12-month/year, full-time position.
Responsibilities Include:
Work collaboratively with the admissions team in all aspects of the
admissions process from inquiry to enrollment; including fielding
questions, scheduling student visits, conducting parent and student
interviews, follow-up communication, and coordination of admissions
events
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee to review files,
recommend, and select candidates for admission
Work with the Director of Enrollment to build and maintain
relationships with area schools as well as with educational access
programs and educational consultants
Assist with admissions testing and student screening process
Work with student admissions ambassadors to ensure a meaningful
leadership placement
Incorporate the use of current trends, best practices, data, and
quantitative analysis into the overall enrollment strategy
Work collaboratively with internal departments including
Advancement, Business, Communications, Athletics, and the Arts to
engage prospective families and support enrollment and
institutional goals
Be an active and creative thought partner in the development of
enrollment marketing and communications strategy
Understand and support the mission of the school
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years of admissions and enrollment management experience,
preferably in an independent school setting at the secondary
level
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school
community
Proficiency with student information systems and databases
Willingness to learn about the school, its curriculum and
admissions policies
Demonstrated knowledge of the strategic relationship that exists
between the roles of admissions, marketing, and financial aid and
the achievement of enrollment objectives
Strong work ethic combined with a high degree of professionalism,
and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and the
integrity of the admissions process
Leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and
meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented office
Demonstrated cultural competency skills to effectively communicate
and collaborate across difference
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and
the ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with
large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or
social settings
Strong presentation skills
Superlative organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently to
accomplish departmental and individual goals
Positive energy, flexibility and a desire to participate in the
life of the school
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Veracross
Experience with Financial Aid processes and procedures
High level proficiency in Spanish
Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to
submit a cover letter and resume to:
Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources
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