Reports to: Director of Enrollment & Placement
FTE: 1.0
Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm (will shift earlier some days as needed to participate in essential school events), periodic evening and/or weekend work
Position Type: Full-time, exempt, year-round position (summers included)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range: $55,000-$62,000
Preferred Start Date: June 29, 2026

Job Summary
The Enrollment and Placement Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the Enrollment and Placement Department, primarily supporting critical aspects of the High School Placement process, including scheduling student interviews (250+ annually) and coordinating transportation to interviews. The Coordinator additionally supports aspects of the enrollment process for each incoming Beacon class. The Enrollment and Placement Coordinator is responsible for the smooth execution of logistics for all departmental virtual and on-campus events, as well as staffing support for each event. The Enrollment and Placement Coordinator will also provide critical communication and logistical support for the various volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts related to the high school placement process.

Responsibilities
Enrollment and Placement 80%

• Represent the core values of the Academy in all work performed and in all activities related to the lives of students, graduates, and their families by demonstrating an excellent work ethic, personal integrity, confidentiality, professional maturity, and thoughtful ambassadorship.
• Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment and Placement to schedule student interviews at area independent high schools across New England.
• Coordinate with students, parents, mentors, and staff on transportation plans for each student to all school visits and interviews.
• Schedule and provide support for all student virtual interviews.
• Coordinate event logistics, including managing RSVPs, creating nametags and other materials, ordering food and supplies, and providing support for set up and break down.
• Support SSAT test registration and administration- typically four Saturday test administrations per year.
• Schedule Beacon admission interviews for prospective Beacon students. Prepare materials for each interview and hosting Beacon applicants on campus visits.
• Support volunteer recruitment and engagement for the department, including securing alumni and volunteers for application writing support, SSAT proctors, and virtual study hall facilitators, as well as additional volunteers as needed.
• Act as School Registrar: compile and submit recommendation letters and final transcripts as needed for the current secondary school application year; manage the submission of all matriculation and enrollment information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Academy Year Program Support 20%

• Maintain a presence at the school’s main entrance - greet guests, answer school phone calls, and accept deliveries.

Employee Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after the first year
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Medical Insurance (Accident and Hospital Confinement)
• Legal Plan
• Convenient location with parking and access to public transportation

Physical Demands
This position is based on site, in our school office environment, and requires:

• The ability to travel frequently through the greater Boston area and New England, up to 10% of the time
• Evening and weekend work, as needed
• The ability to work using a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 3-5 lbs. of materials

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@beaconacademy.org with the subject line “Enrollment & Placement Coordinator_NAIS.” Only candidates who submit all requested materials will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Beacon Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as evidenced by a practice that respects the dignity and self-determination of others and advocates for those with limited influence and opportunity
• Excellent ability to attend to details
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and collaborate with diverse students, families, and community members
• Experience working with young people and families
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), and Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets)
• Excellent time management skills
• Prior experience in a school setting is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Preference for the ability to drive a 15-passenger van

About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy closes the opportunity gap for a cadre of Boston’s bright and determined students. Striving for educational equity using a lens of social justice, we help our students create life changing opportunities as they build lives of purpose, community, and impact. Our 10-Year Model begins with our Academy Year – a 14- month term filled with academic rigor, personal development, and exciting life experiences – followed by diverse support programs for our alumni throughout high school, college, and early careers. Not only do we prepare students for futures of curiosity and well-being, but we also stay connected with them, offering resources to promote success from their first day at Beacon into their first careers. We value our community and strive for a sense of belonging at Beacon. To achieve that, we honor each person's dignity and humanity, bring a learning mindset to our work, encourage honest and direct feedback, and look for joy even in challenging spaces. We invite you to join us.

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