Admissions Associate 

Redwood Day's K-8 program includes over 400 students and 80+ faculty and staff, all learning together on our 4-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing.  Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student.  Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other's differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives. 

Job Description: 

The Admissions Associate position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and provides clerical and administrative support, primarily during the peak admission season (mid-August through June), to support student enrollment. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry, MS Office, customer service, editing/grammar skills, and the ability to uphold strict confidentiality. The ideal candidate will also have some experience managing social media. This is approximately a 10-month, part-time position (.50 FTE) and will require occasional weekend and/or evening work during the peak admissions season. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Admissions Associate 

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Enrollment Management and Director of Tuition Assistance in order to process and manage student admissions; including: scheduling tours, open houses, parent interviews, student interviews, etc.
• Creates and manages mailings and outreach packets.
• Leads set-up of event tables, including refreshments, admissions collateral, etc. 
• Processes incoming applications and documentation.
• Prepares assessment materials and participates in student assessments. 
• Creates and maintains admissions files. 
• Communicates promptly via phone and email with prospective parents and the school community. 
• Assists with admissions events, including preparing Open House materials, handouts, and schedules. 
• Tracks attendance of events in the admissions database. 
• Manages admissions and student data and with accuracy and detail.
• Supports display creation and breakdown for events throughout the school year.
• Attends admissions fairs and outreach events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Hours: 

This is approximately a 10-month part-time, non-exempt position (approximately .50 FTE), with hours that will fluctuate between 10 and 30 hours per week, depending on need, and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. 

Compensation/Benefits: 

The anticipated salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the part-time position of Admissions Associate is $28 to $32 per hour, depending on factors such as experience and education.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, and Skills: 

• Strong data entry and MS Office/Google Suite skills 
• Quick learner of new software/technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong editing/grammar skills 
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented, flexible and organized; demonstrated initiative 
• Experience managing social media campaigns is essential.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills while also being able to manage projects  independently 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality 
• Knowledge of independent schools a plus 
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. 
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license, have reliable access to a personal vehicle, and be able to provide proof of current vehicle insurance

About Redwood Day School

Redwood Day 3245 Sheffield Ave., Oakland, CA 94602 www.redwoodday.org Redwood Day is a vibrant K-8 school with over 385 students and 80+ faculty and staff all learning together on our four-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other’s differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

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