Director of Primary School Admission

Job Description

Kent Place School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative Director of Primary School Admission to lead the enrollment process for students entering Junior Pre-K through Grade 5. This position reports directly to the Chief Enrollment and Strategy Officer on strategic admission and communication initiatives that ensure the enrollment of mission-aligned students, as well as partners with the Admission Team in overseeing all-school admission strategy and implementation plans. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Primary responsibilities include the creation, evaluation, and implementation of the Primary School admission process to ensure an effective and a mission-aligned experience for families; partnering with the Director of Primary School on all aspects of the admission process; collaborating with the Admission Team on the recruitment process from inquiry to decision, planning and executing Admission events; and assisting with navigating families through the financial aid process. Please see the full job-description here.

Requirements: A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in admission, communications, education, or marketing, preferably in a school or nonprofit environment; knowledge and understanding of the admission and financial aid process, and the unique qualities of independent girls' schools; experience working with preschool and primary school-aged children and their families; exceptional interpersonal skills with both adults and children; comfort and fluency with technology and digital tools; and experience working with diverse communities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.

Kent Place School is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, and where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.

Full-time