Admission Associate

For over 35 years Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley. The hallmarks of our school - Community, Character, Academic Excellence, and Small Class Sizes - are the keys to our success and allow us to create an educational experience where children innovate, create, grow and thrive. We believe our children are our future, and, to that end, we offer a broad-based liberal arts education that focuses on developing lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. The Boulder Country Day challenge, Discover Your Excellence, recognizes that excellence is teachable, personal, and can be achieved in a variety of different disciplines - academic, athletic, community service, leadership, and more. We seek to provide just the right amount of nurture, structure, and latitude to live up to this challenge.

Ideal candidates for employment at BCD share our beliefs and, above all, love working with children. We look for evidence of these traits in a candidate’s education, work, and volunteer experience. We believe everything we do is curriculum, and, as a result, we consider all BCD employees important members of our community. We look for employees who have intellectual lives outside of their classrooms or work spaces, believe intelligence is teachable and achievable and not inborn, are data driven, and ask great questions both of our school and our students.

Members of BCD’s Professional Staff:

• Find joy in taking risks and failing forward.
• Are passionate about their work; they are optimistic about and love working in a school environment.
• Possess a strong sense of integrity; they embody and promote trust and character in our school and its community.
• Employ innovative practices in their fields; they are curious, creative, and enthusiastic.
• Are eager to collaborate with multiple constituencies, including employees, parents, students, and members of the greater BCD community.
• Have a growth mindset; they are open minded, flexible, and reflective.
• Believe in and are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
• Model balance, are deeply curious, and share their interests within and outside of school.

Boulder Country Day School celebrates, honors, and appreciates all forms of diversity in an environment of inclusivity. Individual differences are highly regarded, nurturing the human dignity of each member of our community. Our intentional work to embrace and understand the value of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice affords the freedom for all members of our school community to flourish as unique, confident, compassionate, and ethical individuals. Boulder Country Day does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or applicant for admission on the basis of age, disability, culture, ethnic origin, nationality, race, color, religion, creed, family, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, military service, socioeconomic status or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Chief Enrollment & Strategy Officer. This position is part of a dynamic and innovative team, responsible for supporting enrollment growth at BCD. The Admission Associate both supports members of the team and is solely responsible for aspects of admission work. The primary areas of responsibility fall into the categories of database and project management, event planning and execution, and prospective family support. The Admission Associate must demonstrate exceptional organization and attention to detail as well as a personable, service-oriented disposition. The job is administrative and duties include but are not limited to:

• Database Management (data entry, mail merge, system setup, ongoing training, and problem solving)
• Reporting, analysis, and innovation
• Event planning and execution
• Prospect nurturing and conversion through email and phone
• Visit Day coordination
• New Host Family program coordinator
• Parent Ambassador Network volunteer support
• Reception
• General administrative duties
• Ad hoc support for the Offices of Marketing and Auxiliary Programming (less than 5% of job)
• Tour coverage when necessary
• Other Duties as Assigned by the CESO

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• High school diploma
• Three-five years of experience in customer service
• Two-three years of experience in office support or administration
• Excellent listening and writing skills
• Expert command of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience with comprehensive database such as a student management system required; experience with Blackbaud preferred
• Strong customer/client-orientation and able to work independently and with a team
• Good sense of humor, confidentiality, innovation and curiosity, and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated strength in working independently and with a team
• Experience in an educational setting desired
• Ability to walk campus, lift a 15 lb. box, use stairs, offer tours, and work occasional evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license, own car preferred

Hours and Pay

• BCD’s Admission Associate will work 7:30-3:30 during the school year and 8:30-3:30 in the summer.
• The salary range is $29 - $31/hour commensurate with years of experience.
• This is an non-exempt position with full time benefits:

o 12 paid holidays

o 12 PTO days

o Time off with school closures : Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, etc.

o 8 sick days

o Health benefits - medical, dental, vision, STD & LTD, life

o 2024 Wellness Floating Holiday – up to 8 hours to be used in 2024

o Wellness Stipend – up to $300 on wellness items such as fitness classes, fitness equipment, fitness electronics, massage, chiropractic services, etc.

o Bereavement leave – up to 5 days for immediate family and 3 days for near relatives

o May be eligible for Leave of Absence (FMLA, FAMLI)

o Tax support - BCD pays 100% of tax, both the employer tax and employee tax forFamily and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

o Retirement, 403(B) pre-tax plan with TIAA – eligible when you reach 1,000 hours of service and BCD matches up to 5% of base pay

• Child(ren) benefits:

o Tuition support – with tuition reduction based on hours worked for enrolled child(ren) during the school year

o Childcare support “After 3” – cost reduction for enrolled child(ren) during the school year

o Summer camp support – cost reduction for child(ren) enrolled in summer camp

How to Apply
We invite all interested and qualified candidates to send a current resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to sboyle@bouldercountryday.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $31