Admissions Assistant

French International School of Oregon•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Assistant provides administrative support to the Office of Admissions and represents French International in a positive and professional manner. French International School of Oregon develops curious and critical thinkers through an immersive multilingual curriculum. We foster an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and encourages collaboration, inquiry, and growth. Our small classes, fluent-speaking teachers, and forested campus create a supportive environment for students and staff alike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Well-organized, detail-oriented, professional, flexible, energetic, and discreet individual
Excellent computer and, especially, data management skills; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills and Google Suite
Ability to multi-task with a variety of deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

Previous admissions experience
Fluency in French
Second language and familiarity with other cultures
Familiarity with Veracross and Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service, representing FI to prospective families by phone, email, and in person
Provide tours of campus to prospective families/students
Prepare/update/process admissions applications and enrollment contracts
Timely follow-up with prospective families to provide quality information and details about an education at FI, the admissions process, and any outstanding items during the application process
Manage daily office procedures, records, files, tours, and Admissions Meeting schedules to ensure smooth admissions and enrollment operation
Stay informed and up-to-date on all admissions and enrollment policies to update admissions pages of FI website and promotional materials on a regular basis
Implement and maintain admissions and enrollment software, produce reports, and ensure integrity of data entry and information
Coordinate and execute on- and off-campus events such as Open Houses, admissions fairs, new family events; including managing RSVPs and post-event follow-up
Collaborate with other administrative departments for proper flow of information
Work with New Family Welcoming Group to ensure effective integration of new families
Assist with Parent Ambassador program and connect ambassadors to prospective families
Assist with Student Ambassador program for recruitment and training
Interact positively with FI community, work cooperatively toward FI mission
Assist Director of Admissions with projects, as needed
Assist Marketing & Communications department with writing, photography and design/creative support, as needed
Support general school operations through bus or crosswalk duty, as needed
Occasional evening and weekend availability required