Job Details

Salary Range

$85,000 - $90,000 Annually

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Admissions and Campus Experience plays a critical leadership role in supporting all aspects of the admissions process and enhancing the campus experience for prospective students and families. In partnership with the Director of Enrollment Management, this position oversees the daily operations of the Admissions Office, manages strategic initiatives, and serves as a key ambassador of the school's mission, culture, and values. The Associate Director is also responsible for designing and delivering intentional, engaging, and inclusive campus experiences and onboarding processes that reflect the school's commitment to hospitality, belonging, and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

Admissions Leadership & Operations

• Assist in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Office, ensuring an efficient and family-centered admissions process from inquiry through enrollment.
• Manage the admission process for a school division, including communication, scheduling, applications, interviews, assessments, and admissions decisions.
• Support the implementation of equitable and innovative admissions practices to attract and enroll a diverse student body reflective of the school's mission.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to admissions and enrollment staff, fostering a highly collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Coordinate and lead the Preschool and Elementary School Admission Review Committees. Serve on and support the training and calibration of other Admission Committees.
• Oversee the planning and execution of in-person and virtual admissions events, including school fairs, open houses, information sessions, yield events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Represent the school externally at recruitment events and cultivate relationships with community organizations, feeder schools, and other key partners.
• Use data and technology systems to manage admissions communications, analyze enrollment trends, and evaluate program effectiveness to inform decision-making.

Campus Experience Design & Engagement

• Oversee the development, planning, and execution of prospective family campus experiences, ensuring each touchpoint is welcoming, mission-aligned, and reflective of the school's values.
• Serve as the lead architect of the campus visit experience, including tour design, signage, welcome materials, space preparation, ambassador coordination, and follow-up communication.
• Manage the Student Ambassador Program, including recruitment, training, and supervision of student leaders to ensure authentic and meaningful interactions with prospective families.
• Design and implement family-friendly experiences for visit days, shadow experiences, preview days, accepted student events, and onboarding moments that leave lasting impressions.
• Partner with school divisions and departments (e.g., academics, athletics, arts, student life) to coordinate authentic classroom visits, co-curricular experiences, and campus activities for visiting students.
• Gather and assess feedback from visitors to continuously improve the campus experience.

New Family Onboarding

• Assist in the implementation of the onboarding experience for newly enrolled families to ensure a seamless, supportive, and joyful transition into the Mid-Pacific community.
• Coordinate onboarding communications, resources, and timelines in collaboration with other team members, school divisions, and departments.
• Partner with the Enrollment Operations Coordinator and divisional leaders to facilitate transition events, ensuring families feel informed, connected, and excited about joining the school.
• Gather data and feedback from new families to assess onboarding effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Collaboration & School Engagement

• Maintain a strong, visible presence on campus and participate fully in the life of the school to authentically represent the Mid-Pacific experience to prospective families.
• Stay current on best practices, innovations, and trends in admissions and enrollment management in independent schools, both locally and nationally.

Other Responsibilities

• Proactively seek continuous improvement and engage in professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of Admissions and leadership experience in an independent school, higher education, or related industry is highly preferred.