National Cathedral School (NCS) seeks a full-time Admissions Associate beginning in July 2023. In this position, a successful candidate will interact warmly and positively with current and prospective students and families, support all aspects of enrollment management, provide customer care, support data tracking and documentation, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The admissions team strives to impart to every prospective family the warm, welcoming, and empowering environment that makes NCS unique. This work begins with the very first moment the family connects with the school and extends throughout their time within the community. The admissions associate reports to the director of enrollment management.
Responsibilities:
Support the Student Ambassador program.
Manage and coordinate the set-up logistics and details for enrollment events.
Represent the School both on and off campus as an Admissions Associate.
Conduct applicant interviews and campus tours.
Assist with recruitment, marketing, outreach, and enrollment management.
Support summer welcome and transition programs.
Work with communications on marketing/promoting events and activities.
Work with data to produce analytical spreadsheets and reports that provide information for admissions reporting planning, and decision making.
Work closely with sending schools building relationships and collecting information.
Actively assist prospects on steps from inquiry to enrollment.
Support reenrollment process for returning families.
Complete other duties or projects as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management.
Skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).
Strong communication skills, writing and technical skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other computer skills necessary.
Significant experience in spreadsheets, data management, and data analysis skills.
Event management experience, including excellent follow-through, organization, and time management skills.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent interpersonal and customer care/service skills dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of people and contacts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Ability to work some evening and weekend responsibilities (open house, information sessions, fairs).
Admissions and financial aid experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of Ravenna or Blackbaud is very helpful.
NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.
National Cathedral School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters recommended and available to the public, absent eligibility for medical or religious exemptions.
NCS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three to five references as one combined attachment with “Admissions Associate” in the subject line to: NCSemployment@cathedral.org.
National Cathedral School serves 588 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious intellectually, flexible, collaborative, and view education as an engaging vocation. Our students are engaged, fun, and kind, and they love to be challenged and viewed as confident individuals. Faculty and staff maintain a lively conversation about the meaning of an excellent education, an interest in pedagogy, and innovative uses of technology. As an Episcopal school, NCS welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths while maintaining a close identity with Washington National Cathedral’s commitment to be a house of prayer for all people.
National Cathedral School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any boosters recommended and available to the public, absent eligibility for medical or religious exemptions.
