Admissions Associate
Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists, and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice.
At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.
Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary is the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City. The Admissions and Enrollment Management Office is a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven team committed to children and families, anchored by Quaker testimonies.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Admissions Associate plays a vital role, guiding applicant families through the admissions process. The Associate will work closely with the admissions team in assessing candidates for consideration, grades Kindergarten through 12. This is a 10-month, 75% FTE position requiring participation in evening and weekend events.
Responsibilities
- Assist with outreach and recruitment
- Interview and evaluate applicants and their parents/guardians across three divisions
- Serve as a primary point of contact for families interviewed
- Provide detailed and timely feedback on interviews via interview notes
- Participate in admissions and enrollment activities and events, including fairs, panels, information sessions, and open houses
- Participate in the life of the School (e.g., community events, class observations, divisional meetings)
Requirements
- Proven experience as an educator and/or admissions and enrollment professional
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Collaborative, resourceful, and team-oriented
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated efficiency and organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Proficiency with CRMs preferred (e.g., Blackbaud, Ravenna) and Google platform
- Reliable, curious, responsible, proactive, accountable, and principled
- Commitment to the mission of Friends Seminary and Quaker education
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least three years of experience
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with a School-paid match
- Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants