| This is an exciting opportunity for an Admissions Officer (preferably with prior experience at a boarding school) to join The MacDuffie School’s Admissions Team. Founded in 1890, The MacDuffie School is a very close knit community which has a rich tradition. Located in Granby, Massachusetts, in the beautiful Pioneer Valley, we are a boarding and day school for boys and girls in grades six through twelve. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions will play a key role in assisting with all day-to-day aspects of admissions responsibilities.
The candidate must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally, representing The MacDuffie School at local, national, and international fairs; visit with secondary school placement officers at junior boarding and day feeder schools; and meet with educational consultants and agents. S/he will take part in Open Houses which occur on several Saturdays throughout the year.
S/he will conduct admissions interviews, follow-up with students/families during the application process, and play a key role in the evaluation process as a member of both the Admissions Committee and Financial Aid Committee.
The candidate should be a collaborative team player who has the ability to take initiative, have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, and be very comfortable with technology and the use of databases. The candidate should also have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
S/he will serve as The MacDuffie School’s Principal Designated Official for SEVIS / Department of Homeland Security, and attend faculty meetings and other school meetings/events.
The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions will assist the Director of Enrollment Management with other duties as assigned.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In addition to being a member of our Admissions Team, the candidate must be interested in being a member of our community and embrace The MacDuffie School mission through the daily participation of boarding school life. A bachelor’s degree is required. It is the responsibility of all employees to possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license. This is a year round position with an expected start date of July 1st.
For more information on The MacDuffie School, please visit our website at: www.MacDuffie.org
Interested and qualified candidates should e-mail (in .pdf format) a cover letter and resume to: Jeffrey R. Quebec, M.Ed. Director of Enrollment Management JQuebec@MacDuffie.org |