Northbrook, Illinois
Rye, New York
Posted: 03-Mar-26
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories:
2026-2027 (Full-time, 10-month position)
To Apply
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email to admissionsassociate@peckschool.org.
- Reference the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
About the Position
At The Peck School, our admissions process is centered on building meaningful relationships with prospective families, ensuring that every interaction reflects the warmth, engagement, and sense of community that define the Peck experience. We believe that the way families are welcomed and supported during the admissions journey is a true representation of what they can expect if they choose to enroll. By fostering genuine connections, we aim to provide insight into our values, culture, and commitment to each child’s growth, making the admissions experience an authentic preview of life at Peck.
The Admissions Associate plays a vital role in building meaningful connections with prospective families, guiding them through every step of the admissions journey—from initial inquiry to enrollment. In addition to providing a warm and supportive experience, the successful candidate will report to and work closely with the Director of Admissions to gain a deep understanding of what makes The Peck School such a distinctive and inspiring place—its mission, traditions, values, and community—and will fully immerse themselves in the life of the school, fostering relationships with students, faculty, and families in order to authentically and compellingly share our story.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Inquiry Management:
- Respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries from prospective families, both via phone and email.
- Application Processing:
- Assist families in accessing, completing, and submitting applications, ensuring all required documents are received and completed.
- Review applications and prepare files for committee review.
- Campus Tours & Events:
- Lead campus tours for prospective families, showcasing the school's facilities and programs.
- Help plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, information sessions, and other outreach activities, including limited evenings and weekends.
- Represent the school at events and school fairs.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Director of Admissions and other members of the admissions team.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote the school's mission and values.
- Work with parent and student ambassadors to coordinate attendance at admissions events
- Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in admissions or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with independent school admissions is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of student information systems, data management, and customer relations management systems preferred.
- A passion for K-8 grade independent school education and a commitment to supporting families through the admissions process.
The Peck School strives to create a culture of belonging. We welcome the unique contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Peck provides a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible employees, including group health, dental, and vision insurance plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan, paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays), and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, please refer to Peck's benefit summary. The salary for this position may range from $60,000 to $75,000 and is commensurate with experience.
To learn more about The Peck School and working at Peck, please visit us online.