Associate Director of Admission

About Athenian

The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning. We foster critical thinking and value reasoned discourse and mutual respect.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advance enrollment goals through relationship-building, full-cycle applicant management, and data-informed strategy
• Partner across the School to deliver an engaging, mission-aligned admissions experience
• Serve as a primary contact for prospective families, guiding them through the admissions and financial aid processes with clarity and care
• Conduct interviews, lead tours, represent Athenian at events and school fairs, and build relationships with feeder schools, counselors, and community partners to support outreach and yield
• Manage a portfolio of applicants from inquiry through enrollment, including application review, committee participation, and ensuring timely completion of materials and communications
• Track and analyze admissions data across the funnel—monitoring inquiry, application, and yield trends; generating reports; and using insights to inform recruitment strategies and process improvements
• Leverage CRM systems to maintain data integrity, improve workflows, and support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to the planning and execution of admissions events
• Lead the Student Ambassador Program, partnering with students and families to elevate authentic community voices
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus, including marketing and communications, and participate actively in school life

Core Qualifications

• Collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills along with an analytical mindset
• Experience in admissions, enrollment, education, or a related field
• Communicates with clarity and warmth, builds trust with diverse constituencies, and demonstrates sound judgment and discretion
• Experience with CRM systems and comfort using data to inform decisions
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive admissions practices
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in an independent school setting and/or leading student-facing programs is a plus
• Demonstrated alignment with Athenian's mission and values and understanding of admissions as both a strategic and relational practice

Benefits, Compensation & Professional Growth

• Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center
• School-wide professional development and additional opportunities including funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education
• Training provided for CPR/AED certification
• All employees attend all-school functions relevant to their role and participate in supporting the student experience with other duties as requested by their direct supervisor

Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management
FLSA Status: Exempt

Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/athenian-ada