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All positions at Lawrence Academy are designed to fulfill the mission of the school. Articulated in full at the end of this position description, the mission is the beginning and end of our work together. Every employee has a role to play in our fundamental operation: providing high school students a comprehensive educational experience in a diverse, campus-based setting.

 

Our students are the center of our mission and our work. Teaching faculty center student experience in the many interactions that form exceptional faculty/student connection, a critical measure of our success as a school. Administrative faculty have the primary role of supporting the systems that support student experience. In sum, each position in the school is to be understood in light of Lawrence Academy’s mission.

 

In our work with both students and adults, there are two behaviors that are essential to providing the distinctive support for our students Lawrence Academy provides: collaborative and cooperative relationships with colleagues across the different functions and relationships of school life; and a commitment to cultural competence, enabling individuals to work and communicate across social and cultural differences.

 

Summary

The Assistant Director of Admissions will have responsibility in the following areas: development and execution of the admissions process; travel on behalf of the school to further build market share and assist in the development of new geographic markets; stewarding assigned families through the admissions process and overseeing efforts to yield assigned students that are accepted.  Fully engaged in the enrollment cycle, this position includes interviewing candidates, reading application files and participating in the admissions committee process.  This role also carries the expectation of contribution to the school community beyond admissions, with specific responsibilities as an advisor, coach and dorm parent. Requisite characteristics include strong organizational skills, enthusiasm to work with students and parents, and a willingness to travel on behalf of the school. This role reports to the Dean of Admissions and Enrollment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Enrollment:

• • Responsible for participating in all aspects of the recruitment and admissions process
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective students and families and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the application and admissions process
  • Conduct admissions interviews with candidates and parents
  • Review and evaluate admissions applicants as a member of the Admissions Committee
  • Maintain contact and cultivate relationships with your interviewees (students/parents) throughout the application process

 

• Representing Lawrence Academy:
  • Communicate the mission, vision, values, and curriculum to prospective students and families at the time of interview, at fairs, and other functions
  • Manage school fairs and travel calendar

• Assist the Admissions Team with admissions related events (open houses, receptions, revisit days, etc.)
• Willingness to travel international and domestically 4-6 weeks throughout the calendar year

 

• Sustaining and Building Lawrence Academy’s market and presence:
  • Work with the Dean of Enrollment and Admissions to identify and initiate targeted efforts for particular markets or grades

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of admissions experience preferred
• Knowledge of Veracross and Microsoft Office Suite Workspace a plus
• Experience developing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships
• Strong interpersonal/human relations, verbal, written, and communication skills
• Project management, marketing and presentation skills
• Must hold a valid US driver’s license
• Ability to adapt and respond to various situations
• Successfully complete required background checks

 

General Duties

• Serve as an advisor
• Coach the equivalent of one season
• Perform evening/weekend duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Work Conditions

• Sitting, standing, walking and working on a computer
• Coaching or afternoon activity may require being outdoors
• Driving a minibus for school activities may be required

 

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and reference list in a single PDF to Mike Polsonetti, at jobs@lacademy.edu. The email subject line should be “Assistant Director of Admissions.” No phone calls please.

 

Cultural competence is an essential element of teaching and learning at Lawrence Academy. We are therefore seeking individuals who are committed to actively participating in professional development and engaging in our cultural competency programs that are structured to move our community forward equitably and inclusively. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. The Academy does not discriminate and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or Uniformed Service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

For more information on Lawrence Academy go to www.lacademy.edu.

 

Our Mission

Lawrence Academy RECOGNIZES you for who you are, INSPIRES you to take responsibility for who you want to become, SUPPORTS you as you learn, and EMPOWERS you to take action for the greater good.

 

Our Vision

A transformative education arises from a just community grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

 

Our Practice

RISE expresses our commitment to

• Recognize the distinctive qualities of each student and provide opportunities for growth;
• Inspire intellectual curiosity, commitment to learning and knowledge, and student leadership;
• Support students through teaching practices focused on who they are, how they learn, and what they experience socially and emotionally;
• Empower students to exercise their strengths, elevate others, and contribute to the world.