Assistant Director of Admission in Cheshire, Connecticut at Cheshire Academy

Assistant Director of Admission

Reports to: Dean of Enrollment Management

Schedule: 12-month faculty

FUNCTION: Under the guidance and direction of the Dean of Enrollment Management, the Assistant Director of Admission will assist with all functions of the Admission Office, including but not limited to the overall promotion of the school and its mission and the preparation and support for admission, retention, and enrollment events throughout the year. Domestic travel, particularly in the fall, with the possibility of occasional international travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Contribute to the recruitment and enrollment of qualified students through recruitment and admission activities, events, and communications.
• Effectively communicate, through word and deed, the mission of Cheshire Academy to prospective students and their families.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and families throughout the application process.
• Collaborate with the Admission Office team to effectively coordinate all admission related events (shadow days, school fairs, open houses, receptions, revisit days, etc.).
• Interview applicants and families and review applications in collaboration with the admission committee and student success team.
• Represent Cheshire Academy at domestic recruitment events.
• Maintain relationships with external partners including consultants and agents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Dean of Enrollment Management and/or Head of School.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-2 years of Admissions experience or other comparable experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Positive attitude with a team player approach to work.
• Willingness to enthusiastically represent Cheshire Academy at recruitment events.
• Ability to work occasionally on nights and weekends as necessary.
• Must demonstrate energy and determination necessary to provide valuable and timely services to prospective and newly enrolling students and families.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, communicating effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumni, volunteers, trustees, and the public.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff.