Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School is seeking a Director of Upper Division Admissions (Grades 9-12) to start July 1, 2025. In this newly created position, reporting to the director of enrollment management, who currently oversees PK-12 admissions and acts as the upper division director of admissions, the new director of upper division admissions will will work closely with the director of enrollment management and other members of the admissions leadership team (ALT) (director of PK-8 admissions and director of international enrollment) to meet the targeted enrollment goals of upper division. The director of upper division admissions will hold primary responsibility for boarding and day student admissions in grades 9-12, overseeing related day-to-day admissions operations and guiding the work of five full- and part-time upper division admissions team members. 

Successful candidates will possess related experience and depth of knowledge of boarding and day school admissions and familiarity with international student communities, be adept with student information systems and admissions platforms, be able to participate appropriately in financial assistance conversations, demonstrate an enthusiasm to meaningfully engage with interested students and families from diverse backgrounds to support them throughout the admissions process, and possess exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.

This is a full-time, 12-month/year administration staff position based on Stevenson’s Pebble Beach campus. Work is performed primarily in-office with some local and regional travel required. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.  

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and support the work of the upper division admissions staff and assistant/associate directors of admissions
• With the director of enrollment management (DEM), review and develop inquiry-to-enrollment strategies and communication plans on an annual basis
• Oversee implementation of all upper division boarding/day admission and recruitment strategies developed in conjunction with the director of enrollment management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all upper division admissions related concerns 
• With the DEM, review and develop inquiry-to-enrollment strategies and communication plans on an annual basis
• Represent Stevenson at admissions events and conferences; local, regional, national
• Working collaboratively with the DEM and other Admission Leadership Team members, develop and use data strategically to guide office operations
• Engage with prospective families through the admissions process, from inquiry through post enrollment 
• Interview applicants and provide tours of campus
• Participate in candidate review, file reading, and admissions committees
• Oversee all aspects, including content, schedule, planning and coordination with other offices, of Stevenson-hosted virtual and in-person upper division admissions events
• Travel to represent the school at admission events as agreed upon with the DEM
• Deliver professional, engaging, and compelling presentations to target audiences
• Develop and cultivate relationships with feeder schools, community based organizations, and parent/alumni volunteers in the local region
• Track upper division admissions budget expenditures with support of admissions office coordinator 
• Work closely with divisional leadership and co-directors of equity and inclusion to support the transition of newly admitted upper division students/families into the Stevenson community
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in Upper Division (9-12) independent school admission; boarding school admissions preferred
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to supervise and support admissions team members
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an enthusiasm to network with various constituencies
• High level presentation skills and the ability to articulately communicate the mission of the School 
• Highly developed organizational skills, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency with a range of admissions office systems and platforms
• The ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively to completion, individually or as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings, as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally, as needed
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus factor

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 annually, based on experience. In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson provides an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including a menu of health insurance plans offered through Anthem, dental, vision, life,  long-term disability, and HSA/FSA options. The School also currently provides a monthly housing stipend to eligible employees and monthly fuel stipend for all non-housed employees. Lunch is provided at no cost to employees on a daily basis when school is in session. 

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Due Date: October 8th, 2024

Finalist Round: December 9th - 20th, 2024

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources

About Stevenson

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

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