Atlanta, Georgia
Posted: 14-May-26
Location: Killington, Vermont
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$85,000
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Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Killington Mountain School (KMS)
Killington, Vermont
About Killington Mountain School
Situated at the base of Killington Resort, Killington Mountain School (KMS) is a NEASC accredited college-preparatory independent school for student-athletes in grades 6–12. KMS delivers a rigorous academic program integrated with elite training in alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle moguls, freeskiing, and downhill mountain biking. The school’s mission is to develop disciplined, resilient, and high-achieving students prepared for success in college, competition, and life.
The Opportunity
Killington Mountain School seeks a motivated, highly organized, and relationship-driven Director of Admissions to lead the school’s enrollment activity.
This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for a professional who enjoys building connections, managing a high volume of communication, and guiding prospective families from initial inquiry through enrollment. The Director of Admissions will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and returning families during the enrollment process.
Working closely with the Head of School and internal partners, the Director will execute enrollment priorities, build a strong pipeline of prospective students, and ensure a responsive, personalized experience for every family.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full admissions process from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring a timely, personalized, and mission-aligned experience for prospective families
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families, representing the school through tours, events, and outreach.
- Guide prospective and returning families through the admission and renewal/retention process with clarity and consistency, maintaining proactive communication and timely follow-up to ensure strong enrollment outcomes
- Manage and advance pipeline of inquiries and applicants, maintaining organization and momentum throughout the process
- Represent KMS at competitions and recruitment events
- Build and maintain relationships with feeder programs, coaches, and community partners
- Manage financial aid processes in alignment with enrollment policy and priorities
- Responsible for Full Term, Winter Term, BOOST, and camp enrollment, in partnership with athletic program directors, and academic leadership.
- Maintain accurate records in the admissions CRM and track key metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with faculty, coaches, and staff to support enrollment and retention efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated success in admissions, enrollment management, sales or related field
- Experience in independent schools with strong athletic programs is strongly preferred, experience with competitive alpine ski racing, freeskiing, freestyle moguls, snowboarding and/or downhill mountain biking is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Commitment to KMS’ core values: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Excellence and Accountability, and active participation in the school community
- A thoughtful ambassador who builds trust with a wide range of constituents
- A disciplined executor who follows through and delivers results
- A strategic thinker with strong professional judgment
- An energetic and visible presence, comfortable engaging with families and partners across settings
- Possess the flexibility and initiative to work independently and thrive in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel, work occasional evenings, and weekends, both onsite and offsite.
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks. Must obtain a VT State Type II Bus License upon hiring (employer supported)
