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About Léman:
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School was established in the heart of downtown in 2005 to bring a new vision to New York City's K-12 independent school landscape — one defined by global context, personalized learning, and innovation. Throughout our history, we have built a strong school community recognized not only for exceptional academic outcomes, teaching excellence, and international diversity, but a genuine warmth felt from the moment you step through our front door.

Nestled in the heart of New York’s most historic neighborhood, the Financial District, Léman Manhattan Preparatory School enrolls nearly 700 students ages 12 months to 12th grade with an inquiry-based, globally minded curriculum. Léman is NYC’s first and only boarding school and only independent school that offers programs for young toddlers through high school students. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Léman offers rigorous academics in an international, diverse and inclusive setting. Our community represents more than 100 nationalities.

Léman offers an attractive benefits program including health, dental, vision, retirement and tuition remission, as well as generous PTO including major holidays, school breaks, and additional vacation and personal days. Our dedicated and compassionate people, unparalleled facilities, daily chef-prepared lunch, fitness center and pools, and comprehensive benefits package make Léman an engaging and rewarding place to find community and build a career.  

As the first touch point for families considering Léman for their child’s education, the Admissions Office is a reflection of our school mission, values and community. The Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Upper School is a key leadership position responsible for attracting new families to Léman through outreach efforts and overseeing all aspects of the admissions process for students in grades 6-12. 

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Develop a strategic recruitment plan that extends Léman’s reach to new families in specific target areas to reach school growth goals
• Concept and execute ongoing outreach in the community to generate interest in Léman’s program, working closely with sending schools, placement directors, educational consultants and local businesses and organizations
• Use data to drive decision-making about outreach initiatives, admissions events, and communications to prospective families
• Plan and lead metrics-driven admissions events for parents and prospective students, including tours, open houses, seasonal community events, and receptions for admitted and enrolled families that drive inquiries, applications and enrollments
• Strategically manage the applicant pool to enroll mission-appropriate families through compelling communications about Léman’s value proposition and student experience
• Monitor and assess projected enrollment targets and communicate regular updates to administration
• Support the Parent Ambassador Program and build relationships with current families to drive word of mouth, increase referrals, and serve as a resource to applicant families
• Conduct parent interviews that convey Léman’s competitive positioning and identify students that would thrive in Léman’s program
• Interview and assess applicant students, review applications and admissions materials, participate in Admissions Committee reviews, and lead yield events for accepted families
• Communicate with prospective families about financial access, Léman’s financial aid program and payment options
• Analyze applications for Financial Aid and strategically manage school financial aid budget to reach school goals
• Collaborate with marketing and communications department to produce content that showcases the Léman experience to drive enrollment
• Represent Léman at admissions and outreach events and attend faculty meetings as needed to stay abreast of academic program developments, collaborate with teachers and provide admissions updates

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and comprehensive knowledge of middle and high school education
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an educator or admissions officer in NYC private schools
• Demonstrated success in enrollment growth
• Familiarity with NYC private school landscape and trends
• Strong marketing sensibility
• Exceptional written and oral communications
• Track record of collaborating in a team/interdependent environment to drive results
• Ability to handle confidential situations and materials with discretion
• Demonstrated capacity to thrive and grow in a diverse educational setting and commitment to developing an inclusive school community

Personal and Professional Qualities:

• Welcoming, positive and effective communicator
• Ability to serve as an engaging and knowledgeable school representative
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to translate the mission of our school into experiences that will attract prospective families
• Ability to share the Léman experience authentically in a way that resonates with prospective families and students
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, sense of humor, diplomacy and discretion
• Consistent and timely follow-up, responsiveness and sense of urgency 
• A willingness to engage with the school beyond the admissions office and be a visible and active community member
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for school events

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three professional references (including current supervisor) to Paige Murphy, Head of Communications & Enrollment Management at p.murphy@lemanmanhattan.org.