Admissions Associate
Hackley School
Job Description

The Admissions Associate is a 10-month staff position responsible for supporting all aspects of the admissions process during the 2024-2025 academic year with the potential to expand to future academic years. This role will work with the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Enrollment Management, and other members of the Admissions Team to help the School meet short- and long-term enrollment goals identified by School Leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Hackley’s four core values are Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend, United We Help One Another, Character Above Intellect, and Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. The ideal candidate embodies these values and models them for others. 

Reporting Structure
The Admissions Associate reports to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and is a member of the Admissions Team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Minimum of two years experience in independent school admissions office, or equivalent experience
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, Forms, Canva and Zoom Meetings and Webinars
• Experience Veracross and Clarity, preferred
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Highly effective organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin, preferred
• Experience with social media platforms, preferred
• Demonstrates discretion and good judgment along with a high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Flexibility, growth mindset, and desire to learn new skills

Specific Responsibilities
The Associate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with Associate Director of Admissions and Outreach to oversee and manage the Student Ambassador Program
• Promoting Hackley to prospective families on and off campus and virtually
• Conducting information sessions and interviews with applicants and their parents and working with Directors to craft new approaches for these events
• Communicating promptly, effectively, and positively with families through all stages of the admissions process
• Reading applicant files and serving as a member of divisional Admissions Committees
• Providing administrative support and coordination of Admissions events
• Providing data entry support to help track office successes and growth opportunities
• Assisting with marketing efforts, including development of print and web content and social media for various promotional uses
• Assisting with developing, evaluating, and maintaining existing diversity, equity, and inclusion projects within the Admissions Office
• Partner with the Financial Aid Coordinator and Admissions Associate for support with administrative office tasks
• Assisting families on the phone, over email, and in person
• Reporting to campus is mandatory for this in-person role.  It is not eligible for remote work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this 10-month administrative position is $48,000- $53,000.

Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a medical, dental and vision package; sick time and personal days; life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; and tuition remission.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School:
Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world. 

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12.  Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.

Hackley offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, support for professional development and continuing education, meals in our dining hall, and much more. Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.

About Hackley School

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY, intentionally committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. A Hackley education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from varying perspectives. We challenge and support our students to grow in character and scholarship, transcend individual achievement, and redefine accomplishment. Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 840 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9 -12. Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference. Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.

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