Admissions Coordinator

Avenues • New York, NY

10d • $55,000 - $72,000

About The Position

THE OPPORTUNITY Start date: April 1, 2026 The Admissions Coordinator supports both families seeking admission to Avenues and the growing team of dedicated colleagues who work closely with families from inquiry to enrollment, and then ultimately from enrollment to graduation. For families, the Coordinator makes certain we deliver the best possible student and family experience during the entire admissions process. For the team, the Coordinator ensures their time is focused on the most important priorities, that communication with families is seamless and professional, and that daily deliverables are proactively handled. The incumbent for this role will join a caring, cohesive, dedicated, fun, hard-working, and exceptionally talented team of admissions and marketing professionals. WHAT YOU'LL DO As Admissions Coordinator, you will: Enthusiastically manage the “front of house,” including welcoming families, receiving calls, and responding to emails in a gracious, timely, and professional manner Anticipate family and office needs Answer questions confidently, contextually, and accurately Enjoy making families feel comfortable and at home Handle the scheduling of student assessments and family conversations Support families and the team with the completion of application components Check in with families regarding missing items Reach out to schools on behalf of Avenues and families Help complete and proof applications for committee review Assist with event logistics, registration follow-ups, and day-of flow Anticipate office needs by regularly monitoring inventory and supplies, always making sure we are well-stocked Complete administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders

Requirements

• 0-2 years of related professional experience, with an understanding of admissions (customer service, tour guiding, etc.)
• A track record of achieving and exceeding ambitious goals, especially amidst growth and change
• Natural ability to create and sustain relationships
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; you communicate with audiences clearly and compellingly both one-on-one and in larger group settings
• A near-fanatical commitment to delivering the best possible student and family experience
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach; you are eager to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges as part of a high-performing and collaborative team
• The ability to thrive within a fast-paced school environment; you are self-motivated, intellectually curious, open-minded, and solution-oriented
• A strong understanding of how to utilize data and systems to drive enrollment
• Superlative organization, focus on details and efficiency
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed is required
• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in independent schools and/or as part of a holistic admissions process is a plus
• Proficiency/fluency in either Mandarin or Spanish is a plus, but by no means required

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically manage the “front of house,” including welcoming families, receiving calls, and responding to emails in a gracious, timely, and professional manner
• Anticipate family and office needs
• Answer questions confidently, contextually, and accurately
• Enjoy making families feel comfortable and at home
• Handle the scheduling of student assessments and family conversations
• Support families and the team with the completion of application components
• Check in with families regarding missing items
• Reach out to schools on behalf of Avenues and families
• Help complete and proof applications for committee review
• Assist with event logistics, registration follow-ups, and day-of flow
• Anticipate office needs by regularly monitoring inventory and supplies, always making sure we are well-stocked
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family-forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level