Marymount School seeks a motivated, collaborative team player for the role of Admissions Coordinator. In this leadership position, a successful candidate will interact warmly and positively with current and prospective students and families, support all aspects of the admissions and enrollment management process, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The admissions team strives to impart to every prospective family the warm, welcoming, and empowering environment that makes Marymount unique. The Coordinator reports to the Director of Admissions, works closely with the Admissions team and collaborates regularly with the communications, business, and development teams, as well as with the divisional offices.

Responsibilities 

• Design ambitious recruitment plans to build a diverse pool of well-qualified applicants
• Convey the value of a Marymount education with families in a nuanced and compelling way from inquiry to enrollment
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, and consultants 
• Manage key functions of the Lower School admission process, including: tours, assessments, parent interviews, school visits and events 
• Coordinate volunteer training, scheduling, and communications 
• Evaluate student applications, including ISAAGNY student reports  
• Strategize, plan, and execute high-quality admissions events
• Represent Marymount at Admissions Fairs 
• Work closely on marketing initiatives and in creating/revising materials
• Support reporting and operations of the admissions office
• Support with the Upper School admission process as needed 
• Collaborate closely with all team members and perform other duties as assigned
• Attend professional development and professional association meetings 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years experience in admissions, teaching, or an administrative role in independent schools, preferably early childhood through middle school  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer care/service skills; ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and prospective families
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask; meticulous attention to detail
• Proactive, eager to take initiative in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
• Proficiency with technology including databases (Blackbaud preferred), spreadsheets, and event management platforms
• Ability to analyze data to inform strategic decision making 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed 
• A commitment to equity and belonging for all students

About Marymount School of New York

Marymount seeks educators who inspire students to recognize their unique talents, embrace challenges, and reach their full potential. Faculty are expected to be innovative instructors in inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms, as well as active participants in the school community. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of educating both the heart and the mind, Marymount’s mission and values are infused throughout our programs and daily lives; students graduate from the School as compassionate, ethical citizens with a strong commitment to social justice. Marymount’s faculty and staff are dedicated professionals who model lifelong learning, nurture a growth mindset, and make meaningful connections with students. We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.

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