OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ADMISSIONS- bilingual

Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Admissions Coordinator is an integral part of the admissions team, working closely with members of the admissions team and representing the school at admissions events, both on and off-campus. This persons primary responsibility is to support the admissions office in realizing its goals of meeting admission enrollment goals and increasing diversity in the student body.This position requires presence on campus.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Admissions, Enrollment & Financial Aid in student recruitment and enrollment for Esthetic and Nail Students

Knowledgeable and well versed of the schools divisions, programs and brand messaging to share and advise various prospective populations

Communicate directly with prospective students and families, respond to online, phone and e-mail requests for admissions information and questions about policies, requirements, and deadlines

Provide support and information to families interested in the financial assistance process as well as the delivery of related services

Collaborate to maintain inquiry/applicant database and software

Organize, schedule and confirm parent tours and student visits; greet students and families at events, coordinate follow-up with prospective students after visits
Manage RSVPs and guest lists, coordinate facility and hospitality needs for all admissions events (in-person or virtual)
File application materials and help organize for committee review

Partner to plan, manage admission events to enhance recruitment and yield, including but not limited to diversity initiative events, open houses, campus tours, curriculum information night, student visit days, off-campus recruiting events, student interviews, assessment appointments, new family orientation new family orientation
Organize and distribute all admissions mailings, both printed and digital

Assist team to develop and execute communication and social media plan

Participate in on-going professional development via national and local conferences
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director
Pursue opportunities to engage in and learn about the school in-service days and participating in additional events.

Qualifications
Requires a BA/BS degree

Requires previous Admissions experience or related field

High level of confidential information handled discreetly with care

Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and grammar skills

Highly proficient with Google Apps, and Microsoft Office

Must be detail-oriented, organized and willing to take initiative

Must have excellent teamwork skills

Experience of working with FAME is a plus but will train inhouse

Public speaking experience preferred

Knowledge of another language and life experience in different cultural contexts is appreciated

Requires the ability to work well with families (parents and students) and with adult colleagues

Must be a role model in embracing and living out the Schools mission, goals and criteria; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the community

Experience with independent schools preferred

Physical Requirements:

Regularly lifting or carrying 1-20 lbs

Regular pushing/pulling/bending/stooping/kneeling

Regularly climbing stairs

Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours

Requires physical presence, work to be performed on campus

Ability to travel 1-2 times per year

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Denotes essential functions of the position

Benefits
The school is committed to providing competitive salaries