Admissions Associate

Job Title: Admissions Associate
Department: Admissions
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

The admissions associate performs an integral role within the Hewitt admissions office. The primary duties revolve around delivering a superior experience to applying and enrolled families, and overseeing the application process as it moves from inquiry to enrollment. The admissions associate provides day-to-day support for Hewitt’s admissions and marketing programs, and interacts with a variety of constituents including prospective families, faculty and staff, students, placement counselors, preschool directors, and other referring organizations. The candidate must have a strong work ethic and desire to learn, demonstrate excellent time management and organization skills, be interested in working within a team, and possess a good sense of humor. The admissions associate will report to the director of admissions and will need to establish positive relationships within the Hewitt community with students and families as well as with outside organizations and schools. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range:  $60,000 to $70,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.