Admission and Financial Aid Officer

KENT PLACE SCHOOL
  • Summit, NJ
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Kent Place School seeks a warm, energetic, and highly detailed Admission and Financial Aid Officer to join a collaborative five-person team. In this role, you will lead the school's campus tour and visit programs, drive community outreach, and play a direct role in evaluating and selecting prospective students.This is an ideal opportunity for an organized problem-solver and skilled communicator who thrives on building relationships with families from all backgrounds and is interested in growing a career in independent school enrollment management. This is a full-time, in-person, twelve-month position that reports to the Director of Middle & Upper School Admission/Director of Financial Aid.Key ResponsibilitiesTour & Visit Program ManagementOversee, schedule, and evaluate prospective and admitted student tour and visit programs across Primary, Middle, and Upper Schools.Select, train, and coordinate student tour guides and hosts; lead student ambassador leadership initiatives (e.g., Green Key sub-committees).Give campus tours as needed across all divisions.Event Support & OperationsPartner with team leadership to plan and execute in-person and virtual recruitment events (Open Houses, Preview Days, Information Sessions), including occasional evening and weekend hours.Manage event logistics and weekly visit schedules.Community Outreach & AdmissionsPartner internally with Athletics, Ethics, Performing Arts, and the Girls Leadership Institute to drive target recruitment.Maintain and build relationships with access organizations (e.g., A Better Chance, SEEDS) and represent Kent Place at local school fairs.Conduct applicant interviews, administer Primary School screenings, evaluate applications, and serve as a voting member on admission committees.Support the annual advertising plan and marketing materials distribution.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience: Bachelor's degree required. 1–3 years of experience in enrollment/admissions, financial aid, marketing, or communications within a school or non-profit setting.Interpersonal & Cultural Competency: Exceptional written, verbal, and phone skills; demonstrated ability to engage meaningfully with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite (Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Gemini) and comfort with admission/data management software.Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, creative problem-solving, high discretion with confidential data, and a collaborative, customer-service mindset.Knowledge: Understanding of independent school processes and the unique benefits of an all-girls educational environment.The full job description can be found here. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSummit, NJ
Job TypeFull-time

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