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JOB
DESCRIPTION
Job
Title: Associate Director of Admission
Division/Department:
Admission
Reports
to: Director of Enrollment Management
Direct
Reports: None
Location:
PV Campus
Type
of position/FLSA: Full Time, Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY
Chadwick
School seeks a relational, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as
Associate Director of Admission. This role is ideal for a thoughtful
professional who understands that admission work is both analytical and deeply
personal, and who can tell Chadwick’s story with authenticity while guiding
families through a process that is warm, clear, and aligned with our values.
Reporting
directly to the Director of Enrollment Management, the Associate Director will
help lead strategy and execution for recruitment and enrollment at one of
Chadwick’s primary entry points (Kindergarten, Grade 6, or Grade 9). The
Associate Director will steward families from inquiry through enrollment with
care and clarity, while contributing to broader enrollment planning and yield
strategy. A strong understanding of the independent school landscape, including
the competitive realities of excellent local public schools and peer
institutions, is essential, as is the ability to confidently articulate
Chadwick’s distinct value.
In
addition to managing an entry-point funnel, this role will partner closely with
Chadwick’s Communications team to strengthen and align both external and
internal marketing efforts. We are seeking a candidate with experience in
enrollment marketing, messaging, or communications strategy who understands how
storytelling and data-informed outreach impact enrollment outcomes.
The
ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, empathy, sound judgment, and strong
organizational skills. They will be able to communicate authentically and
effectively with students, parents, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds to
build trust and confidence throughout the admission process.
MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Family
Engagement & Primary Entry Point Admission Leadership
•
Serve
as a visible, welcoming, and trusted presence for prospective families
throughout the admission process.
•
Design
and oversee a thoughtful admissions journey, from inquiry to enrollment, that
reflects Chadwick’s warmth, personalization, and professionalism.
•
Serve
as the primary lead for parent conversations, student evaluations, admission
committee work, and onboarding of new families at a primary entry point
(Kindergarten, Grade 6, or Grade 9), while supporting the admission process
across other grades as needed.
•
Provide
strong leadership and collaboration in the design and execution of campus
tours, visit days, and admission events that authentically showcase the
Chadwick experience and sense of community.
Marketing
and Communications
•
Innovate
and strengthen strategies to grow the inquiry and applicant pools across key
entry points.
•
Partner
with our Chadwick communications team and external marketing firm to ensure
messaging and marketing efforts are clear, compelling, and aligned with
Chadwick’s mission and market position.
•
Manage
the refinement and execution of an admission email campaign sent to families
throughout the funnel.
•
Use
data and enrollment trends to refine marketing efforts and improve engagement
throughout the funnel.
Community
Partnerships
•
Partner
with Chadwick parent and student volunteers to strengthen the recruiting
process.
•
Build
the pool of inquiries and applications through school visits, fairs, recruiting
events, and outreach efforts.
•
Maintain
and build relationships with current and potential sending schools.
•
Collaborate
with external groups and community-based organizations to encourage and support
applications from underrepresented students.
Represent
Chadwick at appropriate professional meetings (e.g.: LAIS, EMA, AISAP, NAIS,
etc).