Admissions and Summer Program Associate

Description

 Gould: Explore. Connect. Grow.

At Gould Academy, we believe education thrives at the intersection of academic excellence, experiential learning, and community engagement. Nestled at the edge of the White Mountains our 456-acre campus serves as a gateway to intellectual exploration, personal discovery, and transformative experiences. Here, education is not transactional—it’s boldly transformational, driven by a shared commitment to kindness, courage, creativity, and curiosity.

Our dedicated team of educators—deeply invested in fostering a supportive, inclusive environment—work closely with students to cultivate confidence, purpose, and empathy. At Gould, the classroom is just one chapter in a much larger story. Our mountain campus at Sunday River, access to the world-class Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, the National Forest lands that surround us, and partnerships with local organizations offer students opportunities to explore, connect, contribute, and grow in ways that extend far beyond campus boundaries.

At Gould, we’re not just preparing students for diplomas—we’re preparing them to become thoughtful citizens, collaborative leaders, and lifelong learners ready to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond. 

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Admissions & Summer Program Associate has an integral role in supporting recruitment goals for the entire school with a target focus on the management of on-campus summer programs to help drive those goals. The admissions recruitment responsibilities include developing relationships with prospective students and their families, serving as an ambassador for the school's mission, vision, and values, conducting campus tours, interviewing prospective students, reviewing applications, assisting in the onboarding process for new students and families, managing admissions events and taking the lead in organizing admission events. 

The summer program focus handles program inquiries, coordinates program registration, oversees daily operations, and prepares summer program reports for the CFO. 

Relationships 

All Gould employees and affiliates and third-party summer camp vendors.

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Admissions Associate

Recruitment

• Understand Gould’s academic, community, and athletic programs to share with prospective students and consultants
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and families, serving as their first point of contact through the entire admissions process 
• Represent and communicate with a personalized approach  the mission, vision, and values of Gould to families, at fairs, with consultants, and other admissions-related events
• Maintain relationships with interested students, consultants, families
• Domestic and international travel to meet with consultants and families 
• Participate in events and conferences as identified by the Admissions Team 

Admissions Support

• Support  campus tours 

• Maintain the utmost confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions of the admissions process
• Conduct admissions interviews with students and parents
• Communicate with families about the admissions process and timelines
• Maintain admissions records in database systems
• Review and evaluate admissions applications
• Support the onboarding process of new students and families 
• Manage all aspects of admissions events

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Summer Camps 

Planning and Execution

• Organize all aspects of summer camps, including web registration, participant communication, waiver completion, supervision, food service, transportation, and coordinating medical and athletic training staff.
• Annually seek feedback from participants and staff to evaluate the quality of experiences and programs.

Management of School Resources

•  Manage the impact on the school community due to the use of facilities and human resources by auxiliary programs, during both the summer and school year.

Personnel Supervision and Development

• Identify, hire, supervise, and mentor faculty and staff for summer programs.
• Ensure an appropriate, safe, and caring environment for all students, staff, faculty, and program participants.

Financial Management

• Financial Planning: Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to plan and coordinate program budgets.
• Financial Monitoring: Monitor all program revenue and expenses on a monthly basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Event Support 

• Provide insight and planning support for on-campus tiered events. 
• Serve as the liaison for auxiliary programs campus use. 

Community Life Role

• Supervise students at least one night a week in an academic or residential space 
• Participate in a weekend duty team
• Engage in community activities
• Attend staff meetings and training

Professionalism

• Participates in  Community Life duties, potentially including Four Point
• Adheres to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide
• Meets daily professional expectations regarding attendance, timeliness, deadlines, communication and professional development 

Other Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  They may be required to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor, or the Head of School.