La Jolla, California
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 27-Mar-26
Location: New York City, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
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Preferred Education:
Position Summary
The Lycée Français de New York, a world-leading independent bilingual French K-12 educational institution, recognizes student safety and well-being as its first responsibilities. Indeed, at the Lycée, the student is at the center of everything we do. Consistent with its mission to embrace diversity, our school strives to build an inclusive, culturally sensitive, and equitable community of teaching and learning where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging in pursuit of educational excellence.
The Admissions Department plays a vital role in the Lycée's effort to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse and dynamic student population who will benefit from the school's unique culture and programmatic offerings and contribute to the community. Lycée Français de New York seeks a full-time (12-month) Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator to join an experienced team of admissions professionals. With demonstrated success, this role is designed as a pathway to the Assistant Director of Admissions position.
The Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator is an integral member of the Admission Office team and plays a key role in creating welcoming, informative experiences for prospective families. The Admission Office welcomes hundreds of families annually during the Admission season and serves as the first and most extensive point of contact for many people's experience with the Lycée.
The Coordinator reports to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment and works closely with the Associate Directors of Admissions and the Admissions Operations Manager. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, cultural competence, and a deep understanding of the French education system to effectively guide families through the admissions process. The ideal start date would be August 17, 2026.
At the Lycée, all employees are committed to the delivery of the School’s Mission, to upholding its Diversity Statement and to supporting the vision of the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. They are expected to provide encouragement, offer positive reinforcement, and show respect for each student and each other.
This position requires additional work hours as needed for school events and/or school-sponsored activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tour Leadership and Family Engagement
- Lead in-person tours of the school during the day for prospective families
- Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for the school's bilingual program and French educational approach
- Respond to family inquiries with warmth, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity
- Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process
Program Coordination
- Coordinate the Secondary Student Ambassador Program, including recruitment, training, and scheduling of student ambassadors
- Coordinate the "Better Together" parent-to-parent connections program, facilitating connections between current and prospective families
- Assist with program logistics and communications throughout the admissions cycle
Event Planning and Execution
- Coordinate signature admissions events, including:
- Annual Saturday Open House in the fall
- Preschool Playdate in the summer
- Additional on-campus programs for prospective students and families
- Assist with event logistics, including registration, communications, materials, and follow-up
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless event execution
- Assist with virtual and in-person Y6-12 admissions events as needed
Y6-12 Admissions Process Support
- Assist the Director of Admissions and Enrollment in developing and refining the Y6-12 admission process for new students and parents.
- Support the implementation of Middle and High School admission and recruitment strategies.
- Assist with organizing Secondary Student Evaluation Day
- Support application review and data management as needed
Administrative and Operational Support
- Update the admissions application database and event calendars as needed
- Provide coverage for absent Admissions team members
- Maintain accurate records and provide admissions data reports as requested
- Assist with other duties and projects as assigned
Community Building and Retention
- Assist with retention initiatives with current students and parents
- Help cultivate relationships with feeder schools and community-based organizations
- Actively participate in the student community by supporting the Student Life program (e.g., serving as a club advisor, chaperoning school trips, supporting events of other departments)
Professional Collaboration and Growth
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to foster a positive working and educational environment
- Attend and participate in required faculty and staff meetings and department meetings
- Participate fully in individual reviews and evaluations; be open to feedback and set goals with a supervisor
- Pursue professional development opportunities; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection
- Work in close collaboration with the pedagogical team to stay current with curriculum and program changes within each academic division
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Fully bilingual in French and English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages
- At least 3 -5 years of work experience
- Deep understanding of and familiarity with the French education system
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills; ability to independently establish and manage multiple and often competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to consistently provide a high level of customer service and responsiveness to students and parents while demonstrating warmth, professionalism, and accuracy
- Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills for leading tours and representing the school at events
- Proficiency in technology and cloud-based systems, including Google Workspace
- Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to fostering an inclusive community
- High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
- Ability to be a collaborative team player who also works well independently, takes initiative, embraces feedback, and is adaptable and solution-oriented
Preferred:
- Experience in student services, preferably in an international or bilingual school setting
- Experience working with Middle and Upper School-aged students
- Experience with program coordination or event planning
- Commitment to an educational vision that aligns with the Lycée's core principles
- Experience with, or interest in, working with international students and families
Physical Demands
Physical demands include dexterity with office machines and supply operations, including, but not limited to, writing, typing, and using electronic devices, computers, phones, calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, traveling to/from locations on campus, ascending/descending stairs, reaching, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
- Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during peak admissions and enrollment periods
- The ability to travel domestically and conduct physical tours of the campus is required