Assistant Director of Admissions

Lesley Gibbs

Full Job Description

POSITION Overview:

This twelve-month position, reporting to the Director of Enrollment, assists with all aspects of the admissions and recruitment process.

Major Responsibilities

• Helping to meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment areas.
• Traveling on behalf of the school for recruitment and other related events.
• Speaking publicly to individuals and groups on and off-campus, including parents, consultants and prospective students.
• Interviewing prospective students.
• Evaluating and executing admission decisions on applicant files.
• Assisting with publications, reports, financial aid, open house or other events.
• Assisting with the Student Ambassador Program, which includes training and scheduling of tour guides.
• Managing the daily flow of Admissions Office business including primary responsibility for follow-up and cold calls.

Additional Responsibilities

• One to two seasons of coaching or a coaching equivalent.
• Live on dorm and serve as a dorm parent.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be personable, engaging, collaborative, and organized.
• Must possess effective communication skills (writing and speaking).
• Experience with boarding schools is preferable.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Blackbaud experience preferred.

Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

Interested parties are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, personal statement, and at least three references along with contact information. (Online submissions preferred).

Mrs. Lesley Gibbs
Director of Enrollment
Rectory School
528 Pomfret Street
P. O. Box 68
Pomfret, CT 06258