Assistant Director of Admissions
The Bush School, Seattle, WA, United States
Job Title: Assistant Director of Admissions (Seattle, WA)
Department: Admissions
Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
FLSA Status: Salary/ Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Pay Range: $81,000-$91,000
Who Thrives at Bush You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.
Who We Are Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.
Summary of position The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the K-12 admissions program and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (9-12). The school’s Associate Director of Admissions (9-12) supervises and sets priorities, timelines and project deadlines for the Assistant Director of Admissions. The ideal candidate will have customer‑service orientation, attention to detail, commitment to equity and inclusion, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Bush School is seeking an admissions professional with initiative and drive to be a value‑added team member of a robust enrollment program.
Key responsibilities and tasks
Coordinate general event management for K-12 admissions and retention programs and events, including parent tours, student visits, open houses, assessment days, divisional retention programming, and new family welcome events (pre-event logistics, volunteer coordination, event set up, registration, general support, and take down)
Coordinate all volunteers and ambassadors for admissions and retention programming and events, including recruiting, selecting, and training of all volunteers and ambassadors
Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates community, equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and data-driven decision making
Support K-12 admissions outreach efforts, including school visits, fairs, campus tours and interviews
Evaluate K-12 admissions applications and serve on admissions committees for all three school divisions
Maintain a thorough understanding of the admissions database to assist with reporting and data input and analysis
Experience and Professional Competencies
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working in admissions required, with three or more years of independent school experience preferred
Experience working with and knowledge of databases (Blackbaud and Ravenna), email communication platforms (MailChimp and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, and more)
Strong commitment to community, equity and inclusion required
Strong work ethic, organization skills, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage deadlines
Experience working at a K-12 school preferred
Successful Candidates will
Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be proficient with student information systems and databases (Ravenna or other enrollment database) and have the interest and ability to learn new technology
Be willing to work some weekends and evenings
Additional Requirements
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing
DISCLAIMER The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
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Department: Admissions
Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
FLSA Status: Salary/ Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Pay Range: $81,000-$91,000
Who Thrives at Bush You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.
Who We Are Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.
Summary of position The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the K-12 admissions program and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (9-12). The school’s Associate Director of Admissions (9-12) supervises and sets priorities, timelines and project deadlines for the Assistant Director of Admissions. The ideal candidate will have customer‑service orientation, attention to detail, commitment to equity and inclusion, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Bush School is seeking an admissions professional with initiative and drive to be a value‑added team member of a robust enrollment program.
Key responsibilities and tasks
Coordinate general event management for K-12 admissions and retention programs and events, including parent tours, student visits, open houses, assessment days, divisional retention programming, and new family welcome events (pre-event logistics, volunteer coordination, event set up, registration, general support, and take down)
Coordinate all volunteers and ambassadors for admissions and retention programming and events, including recruiting, selecting, and training of all volunteers and ambassadors
Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates community, equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and data-driven decision making
Support K-12 admissions outreach efforts, including school visits, fairs, campus tours and interviews
Evaluate K-12 admissions applications and serve on admissions committees for all three school divisions
Maintain a thorough understanding of the admissions database to assist with reporting and data input and analysis
Experience and Professional Competencies
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working in admissions required, with three or more years of independent school experience preferred
Experience working with and knowledge of databases (Blackbaud and Ravenna), email communication platforms (MailChimp and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, and more)
Strong commitment to community, equity and inclusion required
Strong work ethic, organization skills, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage deadlines
Experience working at a K-12 school preferred
Successful Candidates will
Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be proficient with student information systems and databases (Ravenna or other enrollment database) and have the interest and ability to learn new technology
Be willing to work some weekends and evenings
Additional Requirements
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing
DISCLAIMER The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
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