Career Center

The Nueva School

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS - Lower and Middle School

The Position:

The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for supporting the lower and middle school admissions process and procedures and serves as administrative support to the Admissions Office. The Assistant Director supports the lower and middle school Associate Directors of Admissions, reports directly to the Director of Admissions, and works closely with the entire admissions team. Evening and weekend work is required.

Key responsibilities include data and file management, applicant assessment, admissions performance tracking and funnel reporting, and timely and effective communication with various constituents. The role requires the ability to both work independently and collaboratively on various admissions and larger community tasks and projects. 

We seek an applicant pool that represents the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess an understanding and appreciation of the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that social justice is a lens through which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience in which all students can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the admissions process and procedures.
• Represent Nueva and provide appropriate, accurate, and timely information to applicant families, community-based organizations, and educators.
• Provide accurate and timely information to the staff and faculty.
• Support appointment scheduling for student and parent visits/interviews/testing.
• Accompany and/or lead parent and/or student tours/information sessions.
• Conduct parent and/or student interviews.
• Participate in and lead applicant observations and visits (on and off-site).
• Participate in and lead admissions reading and decision committees.
• Read and evaluate admissions files.
• Present the school to prospective families through virtual and in-person admissions events and workshops (including tours, program previews/open houses, diversity events, and other programs for applicants and applicant families).
• Manage and co-lead the Student Ambassador Programs.
• Prepare applicants’ files for admission committee members.
• Maintain accurate database of applicant information.
• Update and input admissions information, data, and statistics.
• Assist with the Admissions volunteer program and training (Nueva Parent’s Association, Students, Faculty, and Staff).
• Assist in coordination and implementation of outreach strategies and events.
• Work with consulting psychologists (PK-8).
• Participate in school meetings, events, and task forces to learn about the school and create strong relationships with faculty and staff.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of school admissions experience.
• Experience in early childhood and/or gifted education a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong, careful attention to details.

• Ability to manage, prioritize, and execute multiple responsibilities simultaneously in fast-paced environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional people skills and phone etiquette.

• Ability to work independently, collegially, and collaboratively. Positive team member.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and cultural competency in cross-cultural collaboration.
• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.
• A desire to learn by doing and to learn with and from others.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and partnerships.

• Sensitivity, discretion, and a sense of humor.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Ravenna Solutions and/or Blackbaud a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Bilingual abilities– Spanish/English or Mandarin/English a plus.

Terms & Compensation:

Full time

Non-Exempt Position

Compensation commensurate with experience

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information and job title for at least three professional references at https://nuevaschool.applytojob.com/apply. If you have questions about this position, please contact Scott Bowers, Director of Human Resources, at sbowers@nuevaschool.org. 

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.   

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted learners since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students in grades PreK–12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org