What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admission position at Magen David Yeshivah?
Magen David Yeshivah is looking for a Full Time Director of Admission at our Brooklyn school. The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during summer. The Director of Admission is responsible for managing all aspects of student recruitment, the admission and enrollment process, and ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for prospective families. This role includes managing outreach efforts, guiding families through the application process, coordinating assessments and interviews, and collaborating with school
leadership to maintain enrollment goals. The Director will develop strategic initiatives to attract mission-aligned students, analyze admissions data, and strengthen relationships with community partners. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct the student recruitment, enrollment and admission program
- Coordinate the admission process from Inquiry through Enrollment and registration
stages
- Communicate with principals and division leaders on real-time applicant and enrollment
numbers
- Liaise with the business office on tuition assistance (if appropriate)
- Build strategic partnerships with professionals at feeder schools and communities
- Provide a welcoming environment for new and enrolled students, maintain effective
communication with newly enrolled and prospective students and parents, and build
lasting relationships with enrolled students and their families.
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communication, plan and
implement materials for recruiting new students.
- Build and utilize a team of motivated parent ambassadors to provide outreach within the
enrolled school community to assist in recruitment efforts.
- Work closely with all stakeholders to engage their participation in the school’s recruiting
efforts.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues around the admission
process and integration of new students.
- Track and maintain data regarding recruitment, and alter strategies and approaches to
respond to new information.
- Work collaboratively to support school-wide recruitment and admission.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience is required
- A minimum of 7 -10 years’ experience and demonstrated success in leading or working at
the top levels of the admission process, preferably in a large, independent day school.
- An appreciation for the mission and core values of the School.
- Proficiency in Hebrew language preferred
- Strong background in education is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong leadership/management, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of marketing and public relations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Good listening skills and sensitivity to the unique needs and concerns of prospective
families.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google and CRMs is required.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering:
A competitive salary will be based on education and experience
Comprehensive benefits package
A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
School paid lunch.
Continuous school-wide Professional Development
The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer.
Now is an exciting time to join us!
About the School:
Established in 1946, the mission of Magen David Yeshivah is to ensure and globally support the
continuity of Sephardic communities through education. Its vision is to develop a new, globally
recognized center of excellence that prepares students to excel academically, graduate college as
well as professional graduate schools, and apply their unique talents in the world to create
economically independent and personally fulfilling lives