Alexandria, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 14-Apr-26
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 1748611
The Director of Middle School Admission reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and works closely with the Directors of Lower and Upper School Admission and the larger admission team across all three campuses. The Director is supported by an Associate Director who reports jointly to this position and the Director of Upper School Admission.
The Director is responsible for management of all aspects of Middle School admission and the allocation of financial assistance. The school annually sets enrollment targets in consultation with the Director that are a primary measure of success.
Key Responsibilities
- Hardworking and driven; motivated by measurable goals in a competitive market.
- Successfully engages Middle School-aged students (6th to 8th grade) with an authentic and approachable demeanor.
- Sincere and warm personality, genuinely relates with a diverse population of stakeholders, including parents, students, faculty, and school leadership.
- Collaborative team player who also works well independently, takes initiative, welcomes and provides feedback, and is willing to do what needs to be done.
- Shows strong written and interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and detail-orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated, measurable success and experience in admission, recruitment, and CRM/Databases.
- Independent school experience as a parent, student or employee.
- Evidence of exceptional customer service.
- Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field
Overview
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.
Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.
READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, VA has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Middle School Admission to start July 1, 2026 or sooner. 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.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School Director of Middle School Admission Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/sssas-ms-admission.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://sssas.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1748611-404986.html
