Admissions Coordinator

Rochambeau, The French International School · Bethesda, MD · 2 days ago

On-siteAdministrative$61k–$75k/yrFull-time

About the role

Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program to a diverse student body of about 1,300, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Rochambeau values a school-based and in-person work environment for all faculty and staff. We believe on-site collaboration fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment.

Responsibilities

The Admissions Coordinator is a key member of a dynamic admissions team dedicated to providing superior customer service to prospective families, ensuring a seamless intake and enrollment process. This role balances rigorous administrative data management with outward-facing community engagement, supporting the school's recruitment and retention goals through multiculturally sensitive communication, digital marketing, and event coordination.

Admissions Administration & Data Management: Review and process admission application elements, verifying data integrity and inputting critical notes into the admissions database.
Family Relations & Outreach: Act as a brand ambassador, managing multi-channel inquiries from local and international prospective families.
Events & Marketing Support: Manage calendar logistics, admissions testing schedules, and prospective family registrations across external platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in a related field from an accredited institution
2 to 5 years of professional experience in education, preferably within admissions, community relations, events, or marketing
Full bilingual proficiency in French and English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both languages
Demonstrated customer service excellence and the ability to interface professionally with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
Proven organizational capacity to track, prioritize, and execute multiple competing multi-step workflows simultaneously
High degree of cultural competency and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, international community
Technical proficiency in Windows/Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and web-conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet)

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include prior experience handling admissions workflows specifically within a private, independent, or international school environment, hands-on proficiency with specialized admissions platforms and CRMs, and operational experience managing social media accounts or analyzing digital engagement via tools like Google Analytics.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for: 35 working days of annual leave, paid holidays, and health and retirement benefits eligibility, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan.

Pay

The salary range is $60,725 - $75,000 per the Administrative & Maintenance Personnel CBA Salary Scale. Compensation is determined in accordance with relevant degrees and certifications held and years of applicable experience provided.

Schedule

Flexibility to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends to represent the Admissions department at specialized events or testing days.