2 Associate Director of Admission, Grades 7-12 (2024-2025) Jobs in Annapolis, MD
The Key School is Hiring an Associate Director of Admission, Grades 7-12 (2024-2025) Near Annapolis, MD
The Associate Director of Admission is someone who is passionate about Key’s mission and is an experienced professional with strong written and oral communication skills; one who ideally holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, has experience working in Middle and/or Upper School programs, admissions or a comparable role in client-relation/sales and has proficiency with Google cloud-based applications.
The Associate Director of Admission is detail-oriented, adaptable, thrives in a team-first environment and can
seamlessly pivot between job responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Timely follow-up with leads, inquiries and applicants
- Developing and maintaining relationships with “sending schools”
- Leveraging the CRM functionality of Finalsite Enroll to optimize outreach and engagement
- Representing Key at school fairs and outreach events
- Assist with the planning and execution of admission events as needed
- Conducting tours and mentoring the Gold Key Student Ambassadors
- Counseling families at every point in the admission process, from initial contact to enrollment
- Scheduling student shadow days in grades 7 and 8
- Coordinating Admission Committee meetings grades 7-12
- Maintaining a thorough knowledge of Middle and Upper School curricula and programs
- Coordinating the math and language placement testing for new 7-12 grade students each spring
- Inclusive and Equitable: Ability to authentically communicate and partner with a diverse population of students and families to ensure the admission and enrollment processes are inclusive, accessible and unbiased.
- Discretion/Judgment: Commitment to exercise confidentiality and discretion in all matters, including admission, enrollment and financial aid.
- Team Player: Building relationships and partnering with committees, the Middle and Upper School Division Heads, parent ambassadors and admission colleagues are essential in this role.
- Flexible/Resilient: Responding to new challenges and emergent needs with a growth mindset and solution-oriented approach.
- Understands and supports Key’s Mission and approach to teaching and learning, and demonstrates the capacity to be an effective ambassador of Key School.
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience as an admission counselor, faculty member and/or administrator in independent schools
- Proven track record of supporting a mission-driven organization while meeting the needs of, and catering to, prospective students/families/clients.
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions. The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility
around a mid-sized campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular
classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.
Compensation/BenefitsKey School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, and much more.
Technical CompetenciesKey is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google Meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise.
Work Schedule/TravelOccasionally, there are school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and travel outside of Annapolis.
About The SchoolFounded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age
through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre
campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and
challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to
engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingKey is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are
culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We
learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse
backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and
differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and
will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will
assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 42%
students of color, and 33% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse
community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.
Job Summary
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$64k-92k (estimate)
06/01/2024
11/03/2024
keyschool.org
ANNAPOLIS, MD
100 - 200
1958
MARCELLA YEDID
$10M - $50M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About The Key School
Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 1958, Key School is the oldest pre-school through grade twelve nonsectarian independent school in Anne Arundel County. Mission: The School is founded upon the conviction that children are innately curious about themselves and the world; they want to learn, they want to discover, and they want to create. The Schools role is to nourish and guide this natural exuberance, e...nergy, and delight in the search for meaning, so that each student may develop into an informed, thoughtful and constructive member of society, with a lifelong commitment to learning. Academic Philosophy: Key School's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation. Through active participation in both academic and co-curricular programs, Keys Mission is designed to develop the whole person. Promoting a common interest in diverse endeavors that extend beyond the traditional classroom, the School enriches the lives of its students and encourages growth in multiple arenas. Keys distinctive programs enhance intellectual development, promote leadership skills, and foster a passion for life-long learning. The adults on campus honor the intelligence and capacity of the students and the students, in turn, create genuine and long-lasting connections with their teachers. Mutual respect, teachers to students and students to teachers, is a hallmark of Key School.
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