Assistant Director of Admission - Domestic Outreach and Recruitment
The Peddie School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for boarding and day students located in Hightstown, New Jersey. Peddie is committed to the intellectual, social and moral growth of each of its students. The total student enrollment for grades 9 through post-graduate is 540 students; 48% are domestic students of color and 19% hold citizenship outside of the United States. Peddie welcomes individuals with diverse talents and backgrounds whose excitement, curiosity and character create an educational community where passion for learning grows. With enthusiasm, humor and diligence, Peddie challenges its students to reach beyond their expectations, to define success by the progress they make, and to strive for the highest quality of citizenship.
Overview
Peddie School seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic admission officer to join its team. This full-time, 12-month, non-teaching faculty position will play a significant role in student recruitment and enrollment, with a focus on domestic travel, relationship building, and personalized engagement with prospective students and families. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, this individual will serve as a full-cycle admission officer and will be involved in all aspects of the admission and enrollment process.
Primary Responsibilities
Recruitment and Travel
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Lead domestic recruitment efforts in targeted geographic regions, including extensive travel to school fairs, feeder schools, and community-based organizations.
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Represent Peddie at off-campus events, ensuring a high-touch and personalized introduction to the school’s mission and programs, domestically and potentially international.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective families, placement professionals, consultants, and key influencers.
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Partner with the Director of Multicultural Recruitment to identify and cultivate a diverse applicant pool and strengthen the school’s visibility in underrepresented markets.
Admission Process and Office Engagement
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Conduct interviews with prospective students and families (on campus and on the road), write interview summaries, and manage follow-up communications.
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Serve as a primary reader and presenter in the Admission Committee; evaluate applications and help shape enrollment decisions.
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Participate in the planning and execution of all on-campus recruitment and yield events, including open houses, revisit days, and family programs.
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Collaborate with other admission team members on strategy, outreach, and recruitment pipelines.
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Assist in supporting parent ambassador initiatives.
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Leverage CRM and admission systems to track prospective student engagement and measure outreach effectiveness.
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Contribute to the development of data-informed recruitment strategies and assist with reporting and analytics for the team.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
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Coordinate with residential life, athletics, and co-curricular offices as needed to support enrollment initiatives.
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Work with the Financial Aid Office to support prospective families throughout the tuition assistance process.
Community Involvement
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Participate in faculty life, which may include responsibilities such as advising, dormitory duty, weekend supervision, or coaching.
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management
Job descriptions are intended to outline the core responsibilities and essential functions of each role. They are not meant to provide an exhaustive list of all tasks, skills, and efforts associated with the position
Qualifications
- A willingness to travel extensively during the fall and spring, and to work evenings and weekends.
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A bachelor's degree is required; 2-3 years of admission or related experience preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to build relationships, connect authentically with students and families, and represent the school with enthusiasm and professionalism.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and project management abilities.
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Comfort with admission technology, CRM systems, and data analytics tools.
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Collaborative spirit, adaptability, sense of humor, and a commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive school community.
Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Minimum starting salary range: $56,000 per annum. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with skills and experience. The Peddie School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Founded in 1864, The Peddie School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school of 535 students, grades 9 through post-graduate. Peddie is primarily a boarding school with over 60 percent of students and 90 percent of the faculty living on campus and a strong emphasis on admitting a diverse community of students who demonstrate the highest degrees of excitement, curiosity, and character. Peddie’s extraordinary resources include the highly professional, collaborative, and dedicated faculty, an innovative and rigorous curriculum, and an attractive, 280-acre campus with exceptional facilities located 25 minutes east of Princeton and about an hour from New York City and Philadelphia.
