What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff: Assistant/Associate Director of Admission for Upper School position at Berwick Academy?
Join Berwick Academy as our Associate Director of Admission! Lead our dynamic and collaborative team in recruiting and enrolling diverse and engaged students in Grades 9-12 and Post-Graduate. Drive personalized and high-touch experiences for families, ensuring unforgettable journeys through our admission process. Collaborate closely with the enrollment and divisional teams to achieve our enrollment goals. Your role is pivotal, overseeing recruitment, managing admissions, ensuring strong student retention and fostering relationships with key influencers and prospective families.
Responsibilities:
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Lead new student recruitment and enrollment for Grades 9-12 and PG, managing recruitment, interviews, testing, and enrollment processes
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Recruit and train student tour guides in our Blue Key program
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Represent Berwick at school fairs and nurture feeder school relationships, including travel to target markets
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Partner with athletics, arts, academic, and innovation departments to create personalized admission experiences for applicants
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Lead the Upper School Admission Committee, evaluating applications and shaping enrollment strategy
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Drive strategy and collaborate with students, faculty and parents on retention and transition plans from Middle to Upper School and collaborate with the Upper School retention team
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Collaborate with the team to design a targeted strategy to recruit students that can strengthen our athletics program
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Partner with key stakeholders to build a pipeline, recruit, and enroll Berwick boarding students
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Work in collaboration with the Flexible Tuition team to assist families through the Flexible Tuition process from inquiry to enrollment
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Undertake special projects including market research and website enhancements
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Contribute to branding, marketing strategies, and social media campaigns
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Support Pre-K through Grade 8 admission efforts as needed
Qualifications:
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3 years of admission experience in an academic setting
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Bachelor's degree required
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical proficiency
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Ability to inspire and connect with prospective students and families
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Organizational acumen, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit
Salary is market competitive in addition to an excellent benefits program and support for professional development and growth. A cover letter is a required component of this application.
Join us in shaping the future of Berwick Academy’s vibrant community!
Nestled on an 80-acre campus just over an hour north of Boston, Berwick Academy serves 525 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, hailing from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Committed to our mission of promoting virtue and knowledge, we empower students to embrace creativity and courage. Our graduates emerge as inquisitive individuals who confidently shape their learning journeys, embrace challenges, and celebrate their authentic identities. With a rich history dating back to 1791 and a culture of innovation, we are dedicated to preparing students for a diverse and ever-evolving world.
