The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented employees with diverse backgrounds.

Admissions Specialist

Reporting to the Interim Director of Enrollment Management, the Admissions Specialist provides administrative and operational support for all aspects of enrollment management. This position will serve as the initial point of contact for prospective families and will support the admissions team in cultivating high touch relationship experiences that include, but are not limited to, responsibility for hosting in-person activities, digital media experiences and other communication events that reflect the school’s values. In addition, the Admissions Specialist is responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing relevant data. Unique to this role in the upcoming year, the Admission Specialist will have the expertise necessary to lead lower school tours, conduct lower school parent interviews, and generally support the interim director in Lower School recruitment. This role ensures a smooth experience for prospective families by managing communications, scheduling, application materials and vital documents with accuracy, precision and care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Support the admissions team’s comprehensive strategy to recruit and enroll families who are aligned with the school’s mission
? Serve as the initial warm and friendly point of contact for general interest that lead to greater awareness, counsel, and desire to engage further in the process to apply
? Advise prospective families on requirements, policies and procedures for the admission process
? Schedule, welcome and conduct parent tours, student visits, and group assessments with enthusiasm
? Support a detailed system to engage, track, respond, follow-up and follow-through on timely communication with families and other key constituents
? Collect, manage, and analyze data to support all aspects of admission and enrollment management, from file completion to board reports
? Prepare and organize materials for events and play dates
? Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Lower School faculty, tech, communications)
? Assist to prepare and review admission files to formulate recommended decisions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
? Bachelor’s degree
? Experience in a supporting role related to school or admissions or equivalency to cross over
experiences and skills
? Fluency in spoken and written Spanish or Mandarin Chinese is preferred
? Possesses a working knowledge for education, particularly with Independent Schools
? Educational knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, inclusion and demonstrated success working with diverse populations
? 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in an education or service setting
? Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
? Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace, work with data processing systems with extensive mail and label merge processes
? Organizational competency with high attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
? A warm, professional, punctual and proactive attitude with families and colleagues
? Self-motivated and disciplined to work well independently and along with others

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

? Support and lead with fellow colleagues in Admission with a positive attitude and optimism with kindness and giving the benefit of the doubt for others
? Appreciates the importance of early childhood education and family partnership with the ability and preference to relate to elementary aged students and their parents/guardians
? Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills with individuals and small groups
? Approaches tasks with ownership and pride in creating an enlightened experience of hospitality
? Help design and take personal responsibility to handle all details on events and play dates
? Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
? Models the highest standards of professionalism and creates warm, uplifting, and trusting learning environments and working relationships marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, excellent emotional intelligence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and collaboration
? Demonstrates great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback
? Possesses a passion for education, particularly in an independent school environment, conveyed by a solid understanding of educational practice and philosophy grounded in DEI
? Knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion
? Relishes the joys and challenges of working with K-12 students and possesses a deep understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of children
? Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills and the ability to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions
? Significant experience in curriculum design and implementing instructional programs
? Experience with developing scope and sequence, working in collaboration with department peers
? Demonstrates strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone, and through other electronic means (such as Zoom)

COMPENSATION:
Up to $28.00 per hour.

The base rate is separate from fringe benefits, such as retirement contributions, daily lunch, on-site parking, contributions to medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, our generous time off policy, or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Our pay ranges are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at The Buckley School, your actual base rate will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should visit: https://buckley.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
In a cover letter please explain how you have included diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work with students or colleagues.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
The Buckley School proudly carries on the mission of its founder, Dr. Isabelle Buckley, who in 1933 set out to provide students with an education characterized not only by academic excellence, but also a sense of self-esteem, responsibility, and character. An independent, all-gender day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12, providing students with a program based on critical thinking, creative self-expression through arts, physical development, and moral education lies at the heart of Buckley’s ethos.

At The Buckley School, faculty and staff believe in their students, see their capacity for growth, and nurture their ability to create and evaluate. Students are honored for their diverse backgrounds and admired for their ability to lead with empathy and courage. Inspired by its mission, the Portrait of a Graduate, Dr. Buckley’s Four-Fold Plan — education with equal emphasis on Academics, the Arts, Athletics, and Moral Education — and the Buckley Commitment of Honesty, Loyalty, Respect, Kindness, Self-Reliance, and Self-Discipline, faculty uplift students, partner with parents, and build community every day.

About The Buckley School

The Buckley School, a K-12 college preparatory school with 830 students, is one of the most respected independent schools in the Los Angeles. Buckley is known for its unique educational philosophy, the 4-Fold Plan of Education, which melds a whole-child approach with elements of structure, as well as for its warm, intimate educational environment. The school’s curriculum balances academics, the arts, physical development and moral education. Its creative, personalized approach to education emphasizes high academic standards for all students, and includes traditional touches that develop the character and discipline that unlock students’ full potential.

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