Associate Director of Admissions

About Avenues

There is no place quite like Avenues. We are a top-tier school in New York City. Our faculty and staff bring widely diverse experiences, but we are all committed to creating a unique educational experience together. We foster a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and deep collaboration. We teach and learn through challenging interdisciplinary projects and we offer unparalleled possibilities for professional learning prospects. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues São Paulo, shaping the future of education together.

About the Role

The Opportunity

The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions (Grades 6-12) is an integral part of the admissions team, enabling Avenues New York to meet overall enrollment goals each year. This role ensures that our campus is fully enrolled with students and families who are a great match for Avenues, are invested in the vision of an Avenues education, and bring diverse perspectives that enrich our community. The person coming into this role will join a caring, cohesive, dedicated, fun, hard-working, and talented team of admissions professionals.

What You’ll Do

As Assistant/Associate Director of Upper Division Admissions, you will:

• Develop and execute a clear, focused, and ambitious recruitment plan to build a diverse pool of well-qualified applicants and ultimately meet or exceed enrollment goals
• Convey the unique value of an Avenues education in nuanced, compelling ways, and guide families through their journey from inquiry through admission and enrollment
• Identify “right-fit” students and families through careful, holistic review
• Ensure every family feels cared for and respected, regardless of admissions outcome
• Plan and execute high-quality recruitment and yield events that highlight Avenues' unique value
• Collaborate with colleagues on the creative, marketing and communications teams to tell the Avenues story and build a superb family experience
• Establish strong relationships with feeder schools, community organizations and educational consultants
• Support and drive retention efforts by helping to build strategies and initiatives to support strong retention outcomes
• Immerse yourself within the Avenues community, developing authentic and positive relationships with key stakeholders (current students, parents, and faculty) to support both the admissions of new students and the ongoing enrollment of current families

About You

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of related professional experience, with a deep understanding of admissions
• A track record of achieving and exceeding ambitious goals, especially amidst growth and change
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; you communicate with audiences clearly and compellingly both one-on-one and in larger group settings
• Natural ability to create and sustain relationships
• A near-fanatical commitment to delivering the best possible student and family experience
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach; you are eager to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges as part of a high performing and collaborative team
• The ability to thrive within a fast-paced school environment; you are self-motivated, intellectually curious, open minded, and solution-oriented
• A strong understanding of how to utilize data and systems to drive enrollment
• Fluency in either Mandarin or Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience working with financial aid a plus

Additional Information

If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between $60,000 - $110,000. The salary may vary depending on your professional experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family-forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.

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