Assistant Director of Upper School Admissions

Rye Country Day School is seeking an Assistant Director of Upper School Admissions reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management beginning on August 18, 2025. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing activities designed to attract, enroll, and retain students to Rye Country Day School. This position oversees the Upper School (Grades 9-12) admissions process, as well as participating in school-wide admissions efforts. A willingness to learn about the School, our mission, curriculum, and admissions policies is essential. Ideal candidates will possess strong database skills and demonstrated experience using data for strategic thinking. Additionally, they will have exceptional interviewing skills and the ability to meaningfully engage prospective students and families.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Upper School admissions processes in collaboration with the Director of Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Financial Aid
• Support the recruitment process by connecting and communicating with prospective students and their families to keep them fully engaged throughout the admissions process
• Conduct and summarize student and Parent/Guardian interviews on campus and virtually
• Manage and process completed Upper School applications on the School's databases and prepare their files to be read by committee members
• Read and evaluate all Upper School files as well as organize and run Upper School committee meetings
• In conjunction with the Upper School Administration Team, assist in yield planning events
• Manage the Upper School waitlist
• Represent RCDS at various events both on and off campus including but not limited to school fairs, school visits, presentations, and visits to sending organizations
• Assist other members of the Admissions office with various duties, including, but not limited to Parent/Guardian Admission Network & Host Family Program
• Play an integral role in the planning and execution of all on-campus recruiting and yield events
• Support and/or manage projects related to other office-wide efforts such as marketing and admission communications, data analysis, outreach, and event planning with an emphasis on emerging trends relating to multicultural student recruitment
• Other duties as indicated as assigned
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in admissions and enrollment management, preferably in an independent school
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Ability to work both independently, as well as collaboratively and proactively with all RCDS constituents
• Positive energy, flexibility and a desire to participate in the life of the school
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
• High degree of comfort and experience with computer technology; Veracross & Filemaker, is a plus
• Additional language fluency a plus
  
  

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse, community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org - to learn more about the school's rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/ .

Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000