Admissions Assistant (Full Time)

Primarily remote work; in-person events and travel occasionally required

Position Overview

Dwight Global Online School seeks an Admissions Assistant to support its Admissions team. The ideal Admissions Assistant will be a charismatic and energetic written and verbal communicator who connects well with prospective students and parents online; is adept at administrative systems and record-keeping; prides themselves on organization and efficiency; desires to learn the ins and outs of online education; and can skillfully promote the value of Dwight Global to families of students in grades 6 to 12 looking for flexibility to pursue tennis, sports, dance, travel, or because they prefer online learning. The successful candidate will be self-driven and can work independently, but also collaborates well as a member of a team.

Job Duties

Admissions and Recruitment

Reach out to leads

Respond to admissions inquiries prompt (ideally within a few hours; never more than 24 hours)

Respond to prospective applicant inquiries

Answer and return any calls that come to the Dwight Global phone line

Assist in management and upkeep of files on Ravenna

Uphold admissions process and procedures, such as sending internal assessments to applicants who are homeschooled

Maintain, create, and disseminate admissions and enrollment documents records

Collaborate with Registrar and other members of the academic team as needed

Maintain discretion and uphold confidentiality of student and family information at all times

Support the Admissions Team and Director of Enrollment as needed

Conduct admission consultations, interviews, and meetings with prospective students and their parents as needed for the department

Dwight Global Events

Schedule, coordinate, and participate in class visits and admissions events

Travel occasionally to tournaments, events, and fairs (approx 5 per year); these

will be scheduled in advance; overnight travel may be required

Collaborate with Director of Admissions to maintain fidelity to messaging and branding

Other

Attend regular Zoom meetings with Dwight Global team

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required

2+ years of admissions, recruitment, or sales experience preferred

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

High level of diplomacy and discretion, particularly with sensitive information

Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time

Excellent organization, administrative, and time management skills

Strong team player, collaborative, and flexible (occasional nights and weekends may be required)

Experience in working in databases (preferably Ravenna, Blackbaud, Google Suite)

Outgoing and personable

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