Description:
George School, a Quaker, coeducational boarding and day high school in Newtown, Pa, is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions. This individual will guide prospective students and families through the admissions process, represent the school at events, and lead communication efforts in collaboration with our Marketing & Strategic Communications team.
Responsibilities
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Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students and families.
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Conduct interviews and provide detailed summaries for admission files.
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Evaluate applications and participate in Admission Committee decisions.
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Represent George School at admission fairs, conferences, and school visits.
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Lead all Admission communication efforts, including CRM campaigns and coordination with Marketing.
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Support event planning and the Admission Ambassador program.
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Attend faculty meetings and fulfill social duty responsibilities.
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May serve as a student advisor after the first year.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; 2–3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Experience in independent school or higher education admissions preferred.
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Background in marketing and communications is a plus.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with FinalSite or similar CRM systems preferred.
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Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and customer service skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
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Commitment to working towards antiracism and developing and practicing cultural competency.
- Commitment to the philosophy of a Quaker educational community and a style consistent with Quaker values.
