Admission Associate for Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Friends School of Baltimore : Job Details

At a Glance:

Job Title: Admission Associate for Middle School

Location: Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21210

Reports To: Director of Enrollment Management

Position Type: Full Time

Pay range $25 - $28

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Position Overview: This position will work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management to oversee the day-to-day work of the Admission Office and assist with the financial aid program. This role is a full-time, 12-month position. The Associate will also be directly responsible for the admission process for all prospective Grades 6-8 families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and confirm all parent and student interviews, as well as shadow days, for Middle School visitors.
• Conduct prospective middle school student and parent interviews
• Serve as main point of contact for all Middle School student visitors, including greeting guests, pairing visitors with their student hosts, providing details for the visit, and checking in throughout the visit.
• Coordinate/collaborate with US Admission Associate for student visit hosts/Ambassadors.
• Data entry for inquiries, interviews, and completion of admission files.
• Assist/lead campus tours in Middle School
• Assist with admission assessments and testing
• Serve on the Middle School Admission Committees and other various committees across campus.
• Participate in admission events, including open houses, school fairs, recruitment, student-to-student events, retention activities, and the annual admission welcome celebration.
• Other duties as assigned
• Foster a positive customer service experience through empathy and professionalism.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; experience in admissions or school life work is desirable.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexibility and team player

Proficiency with Excel and data analysis

A genuine desire to be a part of the Friends community

Fluency in cultural competency and inclusive practices

Support of Quaker education and inclusive community-building efforts

Personal Attributes:

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy in customer interactions. T

Friends School of Baltimore offers a host of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) match up to 5%, Legal Services, Pet Insurance and Life, AD&D, STD & LTD. Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position.