Supervisor: Director of Admissions

Classification: Non-exempt, 12-Month

Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is looking for an enthusiastic, talented professional to join our Admissions Team as an admissions assistant. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, our new admissions assistant will be a collaborative and passionate professional who understands the nuances of independent schools.  

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dedicated professional who is able to communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians, faculty/staff, and children and who is committed to the mission and core values of LCDS.

Job Summary: 

The Admissions Assistant supports the Director of Admissions in daily operations through maintenance of the online Enrollment Management System (Blackbaud); organization of admissions appointments; hosting of events; facilitation of applicant assessments; and maintenance of admissions materials. The person serving in this position plays an important role as an enthusiastic school ambassador in a professional manner; building relationships with and providing timely assistance to all families; and supporting the organized functioning of the fast-paced admissions office.

Hours: 

Twenty - thirty hours per week; flexible scheduling within the School week; twelve-month administrative position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with interested families that inquire via phone, email and our online community
• Schedule admissions appointments, including tours, applicant visits, and applicant assessments
• Assist the Blackbaud System Administrator and the Director of Admissions in maintaining LCDS’ online Enrollment Management System (EMS). This includes:
• Maintaining integrity of inquiry and application data
• Processing inquiries, applications, and supplemental documents upon receipt
• Managing applicant parent access/logins
• Keeping a record of all appointments in the system calendar
• Updating applicant checklists on a daily basis
• Making any necessary changes to application and inquiry forms, as well as any pages accessible to parents in the EMS
• Assist the Director of Admissions in compiling admissions reports for the Head of School, board of trustees, and accreditation organizations
• Assist the Director of Admissions in hosting admissions events (shadow days, open houses, new student orientation, etc.)
• Administer developmental screenings of prekindergarten and kindergarten applicants
• Facilitate and administer applicant academic assessments, as needed
• Maintain updated admissions materials, both in hard copy and on the School website  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year undergraduate college degree from an accredited institution, preferably in elementary, early childhood or special education
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a high level of energy, flexibility and professionalism
• High EQ
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Deep appreciation of the LCDS mission and values and the ability to effectively communicate the mission and values
• Fluency with technology, i.e. Google Suite and database management 
• Experience with Blackbaud or the desire to train in the integral use of Blackbaud

About Loudoun Country Day School

Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) educates students from preschool through eighth grade. Our mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners, to think critically and creatively, and to lead with courage, compassion, and character. LCDS is situated in Leesburg, Virginia. Located in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, the school is about 40 miles from DC.

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