The Associate Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school by supporting the Director of Enrollment Management in all aspects of admissions, including marketing, recruitment, and enrollment. This position requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the success of all students. International and domestic travel may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the enrollment process from initial inquiry to final enrollment to ensure a seamless experience for prospective students.
• Communicates effectively with prospective students and referral sources.
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
• Represents the School both on campus and off in the role of an Admissions Officer.
• Collaborates with academic departments to understand program offerings and aligns recruitment efforts accordingly.
• Participates in the Trusted Partner program by visiting and communicating with recruitment partners.
• Conducts tours and open houses at the Upper and Lower School campuses.
• Educates prospective students and their families about admission requirements, financial aid options, and academic programs.
• Travels to recruit students internationally and domestically.
• Utilizes Blackbaud software for managing admissions data and reporting.
• Maintains relationships with schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions to enhance outreach efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management.

Work Environment

• Based in a professional office; requires routine use of computers, phones, and filing systems.
• Ability to move between physical spaces and attend off-site meetings.
• Frequent travel required; must also be available for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, information technology or systems, education, or another appropriate field.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in education recruitment or related fields is required.
• One to three years of experience in an independent boarding school, higher education admissions setting, or related sales and marketing experience is preferred.
• Must have prior experience in academic advising with a focus on student engagement.
• Must have prior experience working directly with students from various backgrounds to support their educational goals.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud, Financial Edge, or similar student information systems is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Outstanding technical skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Workspace, and databases is required.
• Excellent public speaking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively, are required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional oral communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Russian, German, or Portuguese is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, develop, and interpret documents in English.

Ross School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

About Ross School

Ross School’s mission is to change the way education meets the future; to foster interdisciplinary, integrated thinking and innovative leadership; to engage fully in the global community; and to facilitate lifelong learning. Ross School was founded in 1991 by Courtney Ross and Steven J. Ross. They recognized that preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century requires new paradigms to transform education. Aided by the research of educational pioneers and leading thinkers, they expanded upon some of the best practices in K–12 education, combining them with the notion that leadership in an increasingly connected and rapidly changing world demands a global perspective and an openness to technology and innovation. Located in East Hampton, New York, Ross School serves 375 students from Nursery–Grade 12 and post-graduates. Beginning in grade 7, the school hosts a growing number of domestic and international boarding students on the Upper School campus. Positions for boarding house parents who live in boarding houses and supervise students are also available and may be combined with any position.

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