Assistant Director of Admission

Marvelwood School - Assistant Director of Admission

Marvelwood School seeks an Assistant Director of Admission to join a cohesive and dedicated three-person Admission Office. The Assistant Director will collaborate with the team to recruit, engage, enroll, and retain mission-appropriate students through the admission process, including outreach events, campus visits, interviews, and application review.  We’re looking for a kind, reflective, and growth-oriented professional who is eager to try new ideas, brings flexibility and curiosity to their work, and thrives within a supportive, collaborative team. This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person administrative staff position with a flexible start date between June 1 and September 3, 2025. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Admission team to develop and implement international and domestic recruiting strategies to attract, enroll, and retain mission-appropriate applicants.
• Cultivate and maintain a strong network of relationships with feeder schools, peer schools, families, educational consultants, and the broader community. 
• Communicate with prospective families and guests by responding to inquiries and providing thorough, timely follow-up.
• Work collaboratively and productively with senior leadership, faculty, and other school constituencies.
• Provide complete and efficient service to prospective families, visitors, and guests by answering questions and providing follow-up communications.
• Conduct interviews with prospective students and their families.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead admission events and campus visits, ensuring an engaging and informative experience for prospective families and external constituents.
• Enhance Marvelwood’s visibility and reputation through outreach to feeder school placement directors and educational consultants.
• Represent and promote the school at school fairs and other admission events.
• The role requires domestic and international travel and occasional weekend and evening hours.
• Serve as an Admission Committee member to review applications and recommend admission decisions.
• Maintain accurate admission records and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and provide insights to support recruitment and financial aid strategies.
• Participate in general admission office activities and other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Head of School.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum three years of admission experience in an independent school or higher education.
• Appreciation for and commitment to the mission and values of Marvelwood School.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, students, faculty, staff, and external professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.  
• A self-motivated, collaborative professional with a strong work ethic and a warm, welcoming, and gracious professional manner.
• Ability to actively listen and a genuine curiosity to understand the complex needs of families through the admissions process.
• Strong cultural competency skills and the ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail, and adept at meeting deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Impeccable ethics and a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality. 
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Veracross, data management, and/or willingness to learn applications as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of office work and admission-related travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

Please email your resume and letter of interest to Sunan Jones, the Director of Enrollment Management, at [email protected].

About Marvelwood School

Marvelwood School offers unparalleled support in an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop strong core values, empathy, respect for diversity, and an appreciation for the value of service to others.

A Marvelwood education is thoughtfully tailored and highly individualized, ensuring that each student’s unique experience empowers them to become a creative, resilient, mindful, and confident young adult ready to meet the challenges of higher learning, the workplace, and a rapidly-changing world.

Founded in 1956, Marvelwood School is an independent college preparatory school of 125 students, grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Marvelwood is located on Skiff Mountain in Kent, CT, two hours from New York City and fifty miles west of Hartford. The school’s core values – honesty, respect, responsibility, and service to others – were born in its earliest days and are the link across generations. To learn more about Marvelwood, visit marvelwood.org.