Associate Director of Admission
Office of Admission
About Westover School
Westover School is a vibrant independent boarding and day school dedicated to empowering young women through rigorous academics, leadership opportunities, and a supportive community. The Associate Director of Admission position will play a key role in the school community by engaging and recruiting mission-appropriate students who can thrive at Westover School.
If you are excited about engaging with students and families, organizing meaningful programs, and contributing to a dynamic school environment, we encourage you to apply!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Westover School seeks a full-time, 12-month Associate Director of Admission. This position will report to the Director of Enrollment Management and play a vital role in the school community by engaging and recruiting mission-appropriate students who can thrive at Westover School.
Role Description:
Primary commitment is to the recruitment of mission-appropriate students: managing assigned recruitment territory, setting metrics, and researching and executing strategies to increase yield from target markets
Travel, coordinating with other Westover offices and boarding schools as appropriate, approximately 50%, or more, of the time
Cultivate and manage relationships with educational consultants and placement directors
Interview prospective students and families
Enter all interview notes, contacts, and communication with prospective families, as well as all travel details into the database in a timely manner
Attend and represent Westover at conferences, fairs, and other recruitment opportunities
Collaborate with the admissions office on all aspects of Westover’s campus visit program
Strategize and execute admission events/initiatives in collaboration with the Admission office
Required Skills:
Mid-level recruitment experience at an independent boarding school required
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and technological skills
Understanding of market research, demographics, and cultivation strategies
Basic financial skill set, in order to educate parents on the financial aid process
Database management, knowledge of systems such as Blackbaud K-12
Ability to multitask, be flexible, and work in a fast-paced customer-centric environment
This job involves extended periods of travel, sitting, data entry, and computer use, as well as frequent lifting and use of stairs. Extensive walking and standing are required for tours, visits, and events.
Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.
Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Notes:
Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé.
