Fountain Valley School is Hiring an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions Near Colorado, CO
Details Posted: 10-May-24 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Type: Full Time Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 CategoriesAdmissions Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors. The OpportunityFountain Valley School seeks an experienced and dynamic admission professional for the role of Assistant or Associate Director of Admission. This position reports to the Director of Admission and Financial Aid. The Assistant/Associate Director is a key member of the admission and enrollment team. Responsibilities include recruiting day and boarding students in Grades 9 - 12. This position may have potential travel internationally as well as required domestic travel throughout the country and to area and regional schools and fairs. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission will promote the school through constant communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with the community, prospective students, and families. 3 - 5 years of experience in admission is preferred. General Duties
Demonstrate an understanding, appreciation and passion for the admission process and for boarding schools
Travel to fairs, feeder schools, and receptions
Assumes regional responsibility for a portion of the applicant pool: gather and analyze demographic research, leverage current relationships in territory, identify and grow potential markets, offer highly personalized communication with prospective families in territory throughout the application cycle
Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
Interview, counsel, and correspond with prospective students and their families
Must be comfortable engaging in phone conversations with families, educational consultants, and placement directors around the globe
Support pre-assigned virtual monthly events
Read applications and service on the admission committee with other faculty for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating applications
Other Duties
Coach one season of athletics/afternoon activities
Serve as an adviser to a small cohort of students
Participate in committees as assigned by school leadership
Transportation of students to and from activities using a non-CDL school vehicle
Serve in our residential program, depending on travel schedule (1 weeknight a week of dorm duty, 9 weekends a year)
Qualifications
Find joy in working with children and in school life
Engage with energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relations within and across multiple constituencies
Bachelor’s degree required
Previous experience in database management, OnBoard/Blackbaud a plus
Commitment to customer service
Strong attention to detail
Team player with a strong initiative
Must possess a valid driver's license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.
Working Conditions
Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Salary: $40,000-$50,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement with Match, EAP Application Deadline: May 17, 2024 APPLY Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs Connections working at Fountain Valley School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/20084904/assistant-associate-director-of-admissions