What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Manager position at THADEN SCHOOL?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Bentonville - Bentonville, AR
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead tours and present the school to prospective students and parents, including the thorough and efficient handling of applications and communication; conducting family meetings and securing necessary student credentials.
- Manage and develop the logistics for admissions checklist items, including meetings, information sessions, family visits, play sessions, Preview Day, student shadow days, testing, and others.
- Assist in developing yearly admissions calendars including submitting event forms for the master calendar, updating and inviting individuals to each event, and creating registration links for each event.
- Manage the online dashboard for all enrollment needs including online systems for registration, enrollment, and re-enrollment.
- Manage and maintain, using a high level of confidentiality, all incoming admissions files, including but not limited to student transcripts, letters of recommendation, testing information, tuition data, and reporting.
- Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, read student files, conduct family meetings as needed, and post decisions.
- Support the Director of Marketing and Communications with the preparation and distribution of promotional materials, social media, and website maintenance in regard to admissions.
- Manage parent and community volunteers in the Raptor system.
- Perform other duties in support of the School mission as determined by the Director of Admissions.
Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes
- Experience in a challenging, fast-paced work environment that requires versatility, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
- Experience in enrollment management, admissions, and/or community outreach.
- Ability to protect and handle student records and other highly confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs, data management systems (Finalsite, Alma, UnitySuite, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deliver work on time, with careful attention to detail, accuracy, and work in a self-directed manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to positively represent the school in all settings and circumstances.
- A founding spirit that embraces new challenges.
- College degree preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.
- Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Some work performed outside, exposed to changing weather conditions.