Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions

Description

Salary Range: $91,000 - $116,000

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Enrollment Management and Strategy

Position Purpose: Assists in strategically attracting and enrolling an academically strong and diverse student body through a highly selective admissions process in support of the San Francisco University High School vision and mission.

At UHS, we believe that the deepest learning requires collaboration among people who embody a diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. In order to build and sustain a community that is comprised of a wide range of social and cultural identities, we must continually engage in furthering our self-knowledge, equity literacy, and ability to communicate effectively across differences. We challenge ourselves to do this work on both a personal and an institutional level, recognizing that our community is part of a larger and more complex world.

San Francisco University High School is seeking an Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions beginning August 1, 2026, or sooner. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions is an integral part of the Admissions Team who, under the guidance of the Director of Enrollment Management and Strategy, will work in collaboration with a dynamic Admissions Team to execute an admissions process that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of San Francisco University High School.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities: Admissions/Recruitment

• Assists in the development and implementation of recruitment strategy
• Promotes UHS at middle schools, high school fairs, and other recruiting events
• Advises prospective students, parents/guardians, and placement counselors on admissions and financial aid policies and procedures
• Acts as a full voting member of the Admissions Committee and makes admissions recommendations
• Help plan and execute all admissions events including Open Houses, Parent/Guardian Sessions, Financial Aid Information Night.
• Interviews applicants and completes interview reports
• Reads applicant files and evaluates candidates for admission
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with UHS faculty and peer-school admissions personnel
• Assists with proofing and editing of admissions marketing materials (hard copy and electronic)
• Manages the scheduling and coordination of the Campus Visit Program and Revisit Week
• Manages the process of UNI Funds and other aspects of the supplemental Financial Aid Program
• Participates in and supports all aspects of the Admissions Ambassador program
• Collaborate with Director of Communications to create admissions related social media content

Other Functions

• Participates in the UHS community by advising students, coaching a sport, sponsoring a club, or participating in another student-centered activity
• Provides backup support to other admissions positions as needed
• Stays abreast of current UHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Some work on nights and weekends is required
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management and Strategy

Qualifications

• Outstanding written and oral communication
• Ability and desire to work in a high functioning collaborative team environment
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
• Highly professional and discreet in all pursuits
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• A growth mindset and a sense of humor
• Fluency in a language other than English desired

UHS offers a competitive benefits package including retirement, medical, vision, dental and vacation. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. At San Francisco University High School, we engage our community of diverse voices in a transformational experience that embraces the spirited pursuit of learning and empowers purpose larger than self.

Non-Discrimination: San Francisco University High School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.