Lawrence, Massachusetts
Posted: 08-Jun-26
Location: Belmont, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: 75000-125000
Categories:
Required Education:
For the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, Belmont Hill is seeking an Assistant Director of Admission for a full-time position as part of a dynamic Admission team. The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Admission and is expected to be a positive self-starter and a committed team member.
Primary Admission Responsibilities:
- Family Engagement & Recruitment: Attend school fairs, lead campus tours, and interview prospective families.
- Evaluation & Selection: Read and review applications, and contribute meaningfully to an extensive, committee-based selection process.
- Event Management: Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of major admission events, including Open Houses, revisit days, and information sessions.
- Digital Marketing & Content Creation: Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing teams to capture daily life at Belmont Hill. Help generate authentic content for admission-specific social media channels and digital platforms.
Broader Community Responsibilities:
- In addition to the above list of primary responsibilities in the Admission Office, the ideal candidate will also contribute to the broader school community. Strong candidates should be able to impact school life through classroom teaching and/or coaching expertise. All candidates should demonstrate the capacity to serve as a student advisor.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for the School's mission.
- Data & Tech Literacy: Proficiency with or a strong aptitude to learn school enrollment databases and CRMs (e.g., Ravenna, Veracross, Blackbaud), as well as standard office software (Google Workspace, MS Excel, Canva).
- Marketing & Media Skills: Experience managing professional social media accounts, creating basic digital assets, or utilizing email marketing tools.
- Cultural Competency: A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to connect authentically with families from wide-ranging backgrounds.
- Operations & Time Management: Strong organizational abilities, effective time management, and the flexibility to balance seasonal admission peaks with afternoon school commitments.
- Experience: Previous experience in independent school admission, higher education recruitment, or marketing/communications is preferred but not required.
- Personal Traits: A genuine interest in a career in education, a collaborative spirit, and a good sense of humor.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 per year. Final salary offer will be based on many variables including years of work experience, industry-specific experience, education level, etc. Belmont Hill salaries and benefits are excellent by both NAIS and regional standards and depend on prior school and work experience. Interested candidates should be available to start in August of 2026.
About Belmont Hill School
Belmont Hill School is an independent, non-denominational school for boys grades 7-12 situated on a 40 acre campus in Belmont, MA a suburb six miles Northwest of Boston. Primarily a day school, Belmont Hill also maintains a five-day boarding program for approximately 30 students in order to serve students from a broader geographic region. A faculty of 65 men and women work together to offer the 470-member student body a challenging, collaborative college preparatory curriculum grounded in the School’s timeless mission of “developing young men of character.” Beyond a strong history of academic excellence the School pairs its tradition of competitive athletics with expanding programs in arts, music, theater and technology as fundamental components of character education. The School’s deep sense of community is evidenced by its passionate alumni body and cherished traditions including weekly chapel gatherings, sit-down family-style lunches, and a daily pause for milk and cookies. A founding member of the International Boys’ School Coalition, Belmont Hill is a worldwide leader in boys’ education. For more information about Belmont Hill, please visit our website: www.belmonthill.org.
