Posted: 13-Jun-25
Location: Summit, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000-$100,000
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Kent Place School seeks an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative Director of Primary School Admission to lead the enrollment process for students entering Junior Pre-K through Grade 5. This position reports directly to the Chief Enrollment and Strategy Officer on strategic admission and communication initiatives that ensure the enrollment of mission-aligned students, as well as partners with the Admission Team in overseeing all-school admission strategy and implementation plans. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
Primary responsibilities include the creation, evaluation, and implementation of the Primary School admission process to ensure an effective and a mission-aligned experience for families; partnering with the Director of Primary School on all aspects of the admission process; collaborating with the Admission Team on the recruitment process from inquiry to decision, planning and executing Admission events; and assisting with navigating families through the financial aid process. Please see the full job-description here.
Requirements: A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in admission, communications, education, or marketing, preferably in a school or nonprofit environment; knowledge and understanding of the admission and financial aid process, and the unique qualities of independent girls' schools; experience working with preschool and primary school-aged children and their families; exceptional interpersonal skills with both adults and children; comfort and fluency with technology and digital tools; and experience working with diverse communities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply on our employment portal.
Kent Place School is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, and where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.