Posted: 05-Mar-25
Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Required Education:
Additional Information:
The Taft School seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Admission to join a lively, collegial, and dedicated team for an August 2025 start date. The Assistant Director of Admission is responsible for contributing to the admission and enrollment process for prospective students and their families. They serve as an ambassador for the school’s mission and as a faculty member who supports the learning and development of all Taft students. A Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of Admission experience is preferred. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of both domestic and international independent school markets along with excellent communication and follow-up skills. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to the online application through ADP.
Admissions Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing prospective applicants and their parents/guardians;
- Organize and carry out comprehensive recruitment travel in the fall and spring, including visits with families, schools, and sending organizations, as well as delivering formal presentations to both small and large groups.
- Partnering with domestic and international schools and consultants to recruit mission-aligned families;
- Plan and execute admission-related events, both on and off campus.
- Consistent communication with applicants, sending schools, and other stakeholders
- Reviewing applications;
- Participating in assigned admissions committee meetings;
- Contributing to special projects, as assigned.
Faculty duties include:
- Serve on at least one standing committee which meets periodically throughout the semester.
- Two seasons, or equivalent involvement, in Taft’s afternoon program (co-curricular) activities (approximately 24 weeks per academic year with 5 days per week or equivalent as standard commitment) unless otherwise stated in the job description for a specific position;
- Responsible for the care and well-being of students in a residential boarding school. Provide a safe and secure experience for all students.
- One week of in-office work during the summer and other time as needed to prepare for the school year.
- Additional duties include: serving as a student advisor, once a week seated dinner, dormitory or supervisory duty, occasional student transportation, and additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the head of school.
This is a benefits-eligible position that includes either campus housing or housing stipend and use of school facilities including the grounds, athletics center, and dining hall, (position specific and subject to availability).
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to the tenets described in the school’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Portrait of the Graduate.
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of independent school admissions experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends for special events and projects.
- Availability to travel domestically and internationally for up to two weeks a year.
- Technology skills inclusive of general proficiency with Axiom/Veracross, Slate, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Internet browser skills. Usage of Canvas LMS programs will be required in all aspects of normal daily activities with training provided.
- The ability to inspire and work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, employees, and other invested parties to support and expand programmatic and institutional goals; and interest in joining a residential community that serves a globally inclusive student body.
- Authorized to work in the United States of America and be in possession of a valid driver’s license
The Taft School is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, actual or perceived disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other class protected by law.