Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions

Description

Job Purpose:    

Plays a key role in the recruitment and enrollment of qualified students who will be best served by the mission of Pomfret School. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for participating in all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and families and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the application and admissions process.
• Represent Pomfret School and communicate the mission, vision, values, and curriculum to prospective students and families at the time of interview, at fairs, and other functions
• Conduct admissions interviews with candidates and parents
• Interest in or propensity toward Financial Aid work.  
• Review and evaluate admissions applicants as a member of the Admissions Committee
• Maintain contact and cultivate relationships with your interviewees (students/parents) throughout the application process
• Work with the Dean of Enrollment Management to identify and initiate targeted efforts for particular markets or grades
• Assist the Admissions Team with admissions related events (open houses, receptions, revisit days, etc.)
• Maintain the utmost confidentiality and professionalism
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed
• Contribute to the advising, residential life, and participate in one season of the after school activities/coaching programs
• Engage in faculty meetings, school events, etc. when not in conflict with Admissions responsibilities
• Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Admissions experience preferred 
• Knowledge of SchoolAdmin and Google Workspace a plus
• Experience developing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships
• Strong interpersonal/human relations, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Project management, marketing and presentation skills 
• Must hold a valid US driver's license
• Ability to adapt and respond to various situations

Work Conditions:

• Sitting, standing, walking and working on a computer 
• Coaching or afternoon activity may require being outdoors
• Driving a mid bus for school activities may be required