Marketing and Communications Assistant Director of Admission
Job Description
Position Title: Assistant Director of Admission
Reports To: Director of Admission
Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide general support to the Stanley admissions team, which includes the Director of Admission, Director of Finance, and School Registrar. This role is integral to the integrity of the school’s admissions program and the school’s ability to represent an accurate and positive presence in the broader Denver education environment. The position requires an ethic of collaboration, discretion, and customer service.
Purpose of the Position:
The Assistant Director of Admission is responsible for managing the administrative and operational aspects of the Stanley admissions program, and for serving as a primary point of contact for prospective families.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Admissions
- Develop a deep understanding of the Stanley BPS mission, vision and values, and the British Primary educational philosophy. Articulate the Stanley educational approach in ways that connect with the individual contexts of each prospective family.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for admissions inquires and represent a positive presence to all school constituencies.
- Schedule admissions tours and lead daily individual and small-group tours for prospective families.
- Schedule student visits and parent follow-up meetings.
- Plan, organize and lead open houses, school fairs, and other admissions related events at Stanley and at relevant outside organizations.
- Communicate effectively with families, including those of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assist in assessments and observations of students, and in organizing follow-up interviews with parents.
- Assist in managing the admissions database throughout the admissions cycle (inquiry through acceptance decisions).
- Manage and maintain all applicant files with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Build and sustain relationships with enrolled students and families to assist with transitions in to the Stanley community.
- Stay up to date and connected with current admissions practices at peer institutions and throughout ACIS.
Summer Camp and General Administrative Support
- Assist in the scheduling, programming and staffing of Summer at Stanley summer camp program, including creating, issuing and recording staffing contracts.
- Assist in communications related to Summer at Stanley, including individual email and phone communication to parents and staff, email blasts, and brochure, and website content development.
- Manage the scheduling and modification of summer camp orders and assist families with the registration process.
- Provide overall customer service and support to Summer at Stanley parents and staff.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in elementary education, education administration, or child development; master’s degree is preferred.
- Understanding of British Primary and/or other similar progressive educational philosophies.
- Strong written and oral communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working as part of a fast-paced team, and with a high degree of ownership in program administration.
- Prior experience in independent schools or nonprofits is a significant plus.
We Value:
- An inclusive and diverse community;
- Joyfulness;
- Lifelong learning
- Positive and constructive communication;
- Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness;
- An understanding of children and childhood;
- Commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
Physical Activities:
The physical activities required of this position are normal and typical for a school environment and are essentially administrative in nature, requiring the ability to sit for prolonged periods at a computer, lift up to 25 pounds, and access buildings and classrooms on campus.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.
