Admissions and Communications Coordinator

Waldorf School Of Louisville•Louisville, KY

2d•$32,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school was established in 1992, and has been providing a unique curriculum that blends the arts with rigorous academics for over thirty years. The curriculum has been successful meeting the needs of our children worldwide, for over 100 years. Waldorf education awakens a lifelong love of learning, inspires critical thinking, and fosters emotional intelligence in our students. We educate the whole child, guided by a deep understanding of human development. Waldorf is non-denominational and open to children of all cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. The Waldorf School of Louisville strives to make Waldorf education available to all families who value it, regardless of financial circumstances. The Admissions and Communications Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring a vibrant and thriving school community by leading the admissions process, managing enrollment strategies, and supporting the school’s internal and external communications. This role involves close collaboration with the administration, faculty, families, and community members. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and warmth. They will be the first point of contact for prospective families and a key contributor to community engagement and retention initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Education, Administration, etc)
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
This job requires the ability to walk around the multi-acre campus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including high heat, humidity, rain and wind as well as subfreezing temperatures and snow.
Climb stairs, and lift up to 20 pounds unassisted
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work independently and as a member of an administrative team
Commitment to the mission, values, and vision of the Waldorf School of Louisville

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an independent school or nonprofit setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the school’s registrar as the contacts for all prospective families from inquiry to enrollment.
Schedules, conducts school tours and open houses.
Works with the school’s development and marketing committees, guiding strategic planning, outreach activities, and enrollment events.
Maintain and analyze enrollment data and recommend innovative strategies for recruitment and retention.
Support and follow up with families transitioning to promote a welcoming and supportive experience.
Supports the marketing team in the creation of internal and external communications, including the weekly newsletter.
Supports the marketing team with managing social media accounts and maintaining current content on the school’s website and calendar.
Develops promotional materials and oversee advertising strategies in collaboration with the Marketing Team
Represent the school at community outreach events and festivals, maintaining high standards of public relations.
Provide support at the front desk and assist with reception duties as needed.
Assists with events coordination and hospitality
Collaborate with teaching faculty and administration to promote parent engagement and uphold the school’s values and policies.