Associate Director of Admissions
National Association of Independent Schools, Greenwich, CT, United States
Greenwich Country Day School seeks an
Associate Director of Admissions to start in July 2026.
This position will report to the Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and assist with all aspects of admission 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 and steward them through the admission process. This is a 12-month/year, full-time position.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the admission team in all aspects of the inquiry to enrollment process, including fielding questions, scheduling student visits, conducting parent and student interviews, follow-up communication, and coordinating 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, educational access programs, and educational consultants
Work with students to offer meaningful leadership opportunities as admission ambassadors
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
Assist with admission testing and the student screening process
Be an active and creative thought partner in the development of enrollment marketing and communications strategy
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree
Minimum 3-5 years of admission and enrollment management experience, preferably in an independent school setting, working with Elementary and Middle School students
Understand and support the mission of the school
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
Proficiency with student information systems and databases (Veracross or other enrollment database)
Willingness to learn about the school, its curriculum, and admission policies for all grade levels
Exhibit strong working knowledge of the strategic relationship between the roles of admission, marketing, and financial aid, and achieve enrollment objectives
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Ability to take leadership responsibilities and successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented office
Demonstrated cultural competency skills to effectively communicate and collaborate across differences
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal; strong oral and digital presentation skills
Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Positive energy, flexibility, and a high degree of initiative and attention to detail
Desire to participate in the life of the school to the benefit of the student experience
Familiar with graphic design and social media applications
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Associate Director of Admissions to start in July 2026.
This position will report to the Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and assist with all aspects of admission 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 and steward them through the admission process. This is a 12-month/year, full-time position.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the admission team in all aspects of the inquiry to enrollment process, including fielding questions, scheduling student visits, conducting parent and student interviews, follow-up communication, and coordinating 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, educational access programs, and educational consultants
Work with students to offer meaningful leadership opportunities as admission ambassadors
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
Assist with admission testing and the student screening process
Be an active and creative thought partner in the development of enrollment marketing and communications strategy
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree
Minimum 3-5 years of admission and enrollment management experience, preferably in an independent school setting, working with Elementary and Middle School students
Understand and support the mission of the school
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
Proficiency with student information systems and databases (Veracross or other enrollment database)
Willingness to learn about the school, its curriculum, and admission policies for all grade levels
Exhibit strong working knowledge of the strategic relationship between the roles of admission, marketing, and financial aid, and achieve enrollment objectives
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Ability to take leadership responsibilities and successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented office
Demonstrated cultural competency skills to effectively communicate and collaborate across differences
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal; strong oral and digital presentation skills
Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Positive energy, flexibility, and a high degree of initiative and attention to detail
Desire to participate in the life of the school to the benefit of the student experience
Familiar with graphic design and social media applications
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