Towson, Maryland
Nashville, Tennessee
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 26-Mar-26
Location: Tilton, New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
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Associate/Assistant Director of Admissions
Starting July 1, 2026
(full-time, exempt, possible housing on campus)
Tilton School seeks a dynamic, collaborative professional to join our Admissions team for the 2206-2027 school year. This faculty-level role is central to our mission of enrolling a diverse and talented student body while contributing fully to our vibrant residential community.
Position Summary
The Associate/Assistant Director participates in all facets of the recruitment and enrollment process. The successful candidate will be a primary face of the school, engaging with prospective families and guiding them from initial inquiry through enrollment. As a residential school, Tilton considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Faculty at Tilton can expect to contribute in the co-curricular and/or athletic program, serve as a student advisor, and to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties. This position can include housing.??
Key Responsibilities
Reports To: Director of Admissions
- Recruitment & Travel: Represent the school at local, regional, and international fairs and feeder school visits.
- Applicant Assessment: Conduct in person and virtual interviews and provide evaluative reports to the Admissions Committee.
- Follow Up: Track applications of students and follow-up with families you’ve met during the process.
- Application Review: Read and assess applications as part of the selection process.
- Data & Technology: Utilize systems such as Blackbaud, Canva, and Google Suite to manage office recordkeeping, correspondence, and enrollment data.
- Event Management: Assist in the planning and execution of specialized admissions events, including Open House and receptions.
- Professional Development: Commit to professional development and maintain a presence for Tilton at industry events and professional conferences.
- School Life: Carry out afternoon and/or residential life responsibilities as agreed upon.
The Successful Tilton Employee will:
- embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Tilton School’s mission
- pursue an understanding of current coaching pedagogies and relevant research in adolescent learning and development
- possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
- enjoy collaborating with colleagues across all areas and aspects of school life
- invest in the community and participate in the lives of our student-athletes beyond the athletic realm
- convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents, faculty, and parents
- commit to self-reflection, to work independently, and to pursue professional growth and learning opportunities
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience: 3–5 years of admissions-related experience is preferred, ideally within an independent school setting.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills are essential. Experience with Blackbaud is highly desired. Familiarity with SEVIS and DSO responsibilities is strongly preferred.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Language/Tech Bonus: Proficiency in Mandarin, WeChat, or generative AI is a plus.
- Travel: Ability to travel extensively during the fall and work occasional evenings and weekends.
To Apply
Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send a cover letter (including your coaching and/or artistic areas) and resume to employment@tiltonschool.org with “Admission” in the Subject line.
Tilton School is eager to consider applications from people traditionally underrepresented in independent boarding school communities.
At Tilton School, all persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard for race, religion, natural origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of employment practices or procedures, promotion, or application of employee policies and benefits.
For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.
About Tilton School
Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 10 states and 19 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south.
Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 180 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows:
Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School's community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passionate pursuit of lifelong success and service.
At Tilton School, we believe that education is not just about collecting information — it is about knowing, supporting, and challenging one another in pursuit of meaningful growth. We are committed to developing the necessary skills and sensibilities to do hard things well, which entails fostering resilience, adaptability, and curiosity in every student.
Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of Charles E. Tilton, a 19th century pioneer for whom the town of Tilton is named, Tilton School aims to equip the next generation of trailblazers with the skills and tools they need to thrive on the Hill and beyond. Our graduates are life-ready and shaped by their experience — one they are able to curate through Tilton’s innovative and holistic approach to education in a 24/7 learning environment.