What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Admissions position at Lyndon Institute?
Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Admissions creates, manages, and directs the admissions process for families interested in applying to Lyndon Institute. They counsel prospective students and their caregivers through all aspects of the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
An Associate Director of Admissions is responsible for the management and execution of all admissions related initiatives and will work closely with the VP for External Relations and Advancement to implement and execute a comprehensive and effective admission plan that supports the strategic priorities and mission of the school.
Duties, Responsibilities and Specific Requirements:
- Manages all aspects of guidance and follow-up to families through every step of the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment
- Assists in the development of strategic goals, associated policies, and actions to achieve target enrollment
- Builds strong working relationships with all constituencies: families, faculty and staff, administrators, and colleagues at regional middle schools
- Collaborates with colleagues in Finance to ensure alignment with budgets and strategies.
- Analyzes data and enrollment trends to identify markets
- Plans and organizes all admissions events for prospective students and families
- Manages the daily operations of the Admission Office, including budget, database, files, correspondence, and mailings.
- Works closely with the Marketing team to support the creation, design, planning, and implementation of marketing strategies for Admissions
- Cultivates and maintains communications (through various means) with prospective boarding and day students and their families
- Represents Lyndon Institute in a variety of venues, including but not limited to campus tours, open house events, school presentations, school fairs and conferences
- Travels locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to recruit students and work with educational consultants
- Interviews and evaluates applicants
- Develops and maintains Admissions operation systems as needed, including office database, Admissions website page, and online listings
- Serves as DSO for LI in SEVIS and maintains working knowledge of immigration issues
- Some night-time and weekend work
- Other duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required
- At least two years of Admissions experience preferred
Lyndon Institute is an equal opportunity employer.