ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Assistant Director of Admission to support our Admission Director with all aspects of the admission and recruitment process for K-12 day students in the State of Hawaii. This role involves managing statewide community relations and marketing and developing relationships with current and past parents and alumni. Key responsibilities include setting and achieving enrollment goals, enhancing campus visits and applicant interviews/assessments, managing the admissions office's marketing and communication plans, and supporting re-enrollment efforts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. If you are a strategic thinker with a commitment to education and the mission of HPA, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements:

• Preferred bachelor's degree with any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to effectively perform the job is expected.
• Consistent presence in office during work hours, except during approved vacation or time off
• Be able to work in an office setting (sitting or standing) for long periods of time.
• Be able to work occasionally beyond normal work hours to complete tasks (including nights and weekends when necessary)
• Be able to lift 30 lbs. of weight in course of normal office duties.
• Previous supervisory experience managing professional and student staff is preferred.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills required to work cooperatively with a diverse population of employees, administrators, applicants, students, families, etc.
• Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Must be able to perform several tasks at once with a high level of accuracy.
• Must be able to organize multiple projects at once.
• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and re-prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Possesses computer knowledge and experience with databases.
• Must be able to understand, solve, and perform multiple tasks related to multiple databases.
• Should possess high energy, attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively.
• A valid driver's license is required.

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ABOUT US:

The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai'i. Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.

Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique signature programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.

We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawai'i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.

HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.