• Assist the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid in building and executing a strategic recruitment and marketing plan to enroll mission appropriate students. 
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective families interested and manage all aspects of the admissions process.
• Manage and record applicant information on our applicant database system.   
• Plan, organize, and facilitate promotions for in-person or virtual admission events (including events in the evenings or weekends) in collaboration with Directors.
• Recruit, Train, and Manage student, parent, and alumni ambassador programs of DCDS to answer questions and provide testimonials to prospective families.
• Develop and maintain relationships with feeder schools and community-based organizations.
• Represent DCDS during school visits, tours, and external events including school fairs or athletic events.
• Be connected to the school life and informed on our education philosophy and practices by observing classes and attending faculty meetings or other school events.
• Conduct student interviews and family meetings.  
• Design and execute a mission-aligned admissions review process for prospective applicants. 
• Read and evaluate applicant files and serve on the Admission Review Committee.
• Any other responsibilities set forth by the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid.

TO APPLY 

Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, MI, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant Director of Admissions. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President of DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com.   

Additional Information

Work Environment & Complexity

Duties and tasks in this position are varied and complex. The position works on whole problems or projects. This position directs projects, and the challenges are resolved with complex and precedent setting solutions. This position requires a high degree of collaboration. This position operates in a professional school environment. The functions of this position are performed in a typical office environment with no known hazards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, such as the ability to see, hear, speak and understand English and use a computer. This position is active and requires standing and walking, including stairs.

Travel

Regular and overnight travel may be expected in this position. A valid driver’s license is required.

Background Check

Prior to submitting your resume for this position, please read it for accuracy. Detroit Country Day School verifies academic credentials for its candidates. The School will also conduct thorough background checks prior to finalizing an offer.

Job Expectations

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Important Statements

Detroit Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence, and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community.

It is the policy of Detroit Country Day School to provide equal employment opportunities and hire, promote and retain employees without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, ability/disability or any other characteristic as protected by applicable state or federal law.

Detroit Country Day School believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value the differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school. Members of our community are treated fairly and provided access to genuine opportunities to thrive. Our commitment is to nurturing an inclusive environment in which all students can participate fully and have a sense of belonging. Diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich learning and are essential characteristics of our school community.