Assistant Director of Admissions

The Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to about 400 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory.

Northwest offers a vibrant, intellectual home. A warm inclusive community. A dynamic liberal arts education for grades 6-12 that prepares students to think critically, act compassionately, and discover their place in the world.

The Northwest School is a community committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Northwest School seeks an Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions to serve a critical role in the Admissions department. This position collaborates with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management in management of student recruitment efforts and application process for 6-12. 

Essential Functions:

• Interview prospective students and their families
• Evaluate several hundred applications and render admission recommendations
• Plan and execute outreach with various stakeholders, including school visits, fairs, 
• interviews, individual meetings, and more as needed
• Use demographic and market studies to plan strategically for outreach and recruitment 
• efforts in order to increase applicant pool
• Serve as the school representative at admissions events including, but not limited, to fairs, 
• open houses, and tours as needed. Some evenings and weekends will be expected with ample notice
• Coordinate applicant decision making process for Middle School applicants, including as the primary connection for Rainier Scholars, following policies, standards, and committee structure determined by the Director of Enrollment Management
• Support Director of Admissions and Enrollment in the coordination of the admissions calendar
• Work closely with Division Directors, Registrar, and other key offices to assure a smooth transition for prospective and enrolled families
• Contribute to the publications that are part of the recruitment and admissions efforts including, but not limited to, the viewbook, electronic publications, special handouts, and promotions for admissions events
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the admissions database, Ravenna, to assist with reporting and data analysis
• Participate in school-wide events and activities as appropriate
• Keep abreast of enrollment management strategies and trends by attending professional 
• development conferences and workshops
• Serve as the primary events coordinator for Admissions and Enrollment events including, 
• Weekly Tours, Open House, Yield Events, and Orientations 
• Serve as coordinator for Admissions Newsletters + other applicant pool communications as assigned
• Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates diversity, 
• equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and datadriven decision making
• Support International and Boarding Applicants throughout the process including 
• English Language Assessment, Interviews, and potential for international travel recruitment

Minimum Qualifications

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the schools mission, values, and 
• philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and environmental sustainability 
• A Bachelor degree and 3 years of related experience in Admissions, independent schools, and/or customer service management is preferred.
• Experience with common school and admissions systems preferred including: 
• Ravenna, Clarity, and Blackbaud. 
• Experience with International students and families preferred, including experience 
• with SEVIS and familiarity with I-20 and F-1 Visa processs.
• High level of competence with MS Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and meet relevant deadlines 
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, and apply sound judgment 
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive, complex, and/or controversial situations 
• Strong writing skills; experience in drafting agendas, correspondence, presentations, reports, and other written documents 
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills 
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and on collaborative teams 
• Courteous, personable, and flexible with changing priorities; able to build and maintain effective working relationships 
• Successful experience working with diverse populations and diverse working styles 
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, is highly organized and capable at utilizing technology, and is a clear thinker who troubleshoots problems and builds rapport with a variety of individuals with ease

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience in admissions (higher ed, independent schools, etc)

Compensation:
Annual salary range of $68,000 - $73,000 based on skills and experience.

The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.

Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment
**Please note: we are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.