Director of Lower School Admissions
Company: Fessenden School
Location: West Newton
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
The Fessenden School, in West Newton, MA, is an all-boys
independent day and boarding school serving 525 students from Pre-K
to Grade 9. The School seeks to employ individuals who will share
our commitment to supporting The Fessenden School's mission to
cultivate each boy's talents and develop in balance his character,
mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100
years we have been committed to the education of boys, and our
facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the
necessities of boys in mind.-- Position Summary Fessenden's
Director of Lower School Admissions reports to the Director of
Admission & Enrollment Manager and oversees all aspects of Pre-K
through Grade 4 admissions. In addition to managing the Lower
School enrollment process, this person will work closely with the
Head of the Lower School, Lower School faculty, and Lower School
admissions team to facilitate the admission process as well as to
monitor student progress after enrollment. The Director of Lower
School Admissions must display a passion for elementary education,
celebrate boys and boys' education within and beyond the Fessenden
community, and always champion and support the School's mission.
Schedule-- Twelve-month position starting July 1, 2021 Essential
Duties and Responsibilities Work with the Director of Admission &
Enrollment Manager and Director of Diversity Recruitment to provide
strategy for the enrollment of a full and diverse Lower School
Direct the Lower School admissions process and manage part-time
Lower School admissions associates to implement school's enrollment
strategy Partner with the Director of Equity and Inclusion to
establish best practices towards developing a diverse Lower School
Interview prospective families, provide campus tours, review
applications, conduct group assessments, facilitate re-visits,
manage admission committees Enlist support of Head of Lower School,
Director of Learning Resources, and School Psychologist for
consultation with the applicant review process when needed Attend
Lower School faculty meetings to report on admission activity, keep
apprised of program developments, and track progress of newly
enrolled students Engage with sending school directors and outside
specialists (ex: speech and language experts) when necessary to
understand applicant profiles Counsel families through the
decision-making process and through the denial process when needed
Establish and manage Parents Association Admission Committee
support including Lower School Ambassador Program Design and lead
Lower School admissions events as part of full admissions team
including Open Houses, information sessions, Lower School Welcome
Program, and programming for incoming parents Collaborate with the
Director of Financial Aid to support Lower School admission
allocations Represent Fessenden at area admission functions such as
AISNE profession gatherings, diversity consortium, school fairs,
and sending school events Work with Director of Marketing to
maximize outreach to potential families Collect and provide data to
inform best Lower School admissions practices Collaborate and plan
initiatives with other AISNE Admissions Officers to benefit all
area schools Oversee annual review of assessment tools
Qualifications-- Five years of elementary school admissions
experience Warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for elementary education
Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency, multicultural
education, and diversity, including previous outreach to
underrepresented populations Open, collaborative, and supportive
work style Integrity, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated
leadership ability Ability to handle confidential and sensitive
matters discreetly Commitment to boys and boys' education
Successful criminal background check Physical Demands and Work
Environment The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this
position are as follows:-- Occasional lifting, bending, and
climbing stairs Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and
standing Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and function
in a fast-paced working environment To Apply Submit an application
through Fessenden's Career Site. Please include a resume, cover
letter, and three references.
Keywords: Fessenden School, Pittsburgh , Director of Lower School Admissions, Executive , West Newton, Pennsylvania
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