Admissions Coordinator

The Bush School • Seattle, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator supports the K-12 admissions program and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (K-8). In partnership with the school’s Director of Enrollment Management the Associate Director of Admissions (K-8) supervises and sets priorities, timelines and project deadlines for the Admissions Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have customer-service orientation, attention to detail, commitment to equity and inclusion, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Bush School is seeking an admissions professional with initiative and drive to be a value added team member of a robust enrollment program. While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working administrative support role preferred
• Experience working with and knowledge of databases (Blackbaud and Ravenna), email communication platforms (MailChimp and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, and more)
• Strong commitment to community, equity and inclusion required
• Strong work ethic, organization skills, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage deadlines
• Experience working at a K-12 school preferred
• Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
• Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient with student information systems and databases (Ravenna or other enrollment database) and have the interest and ability to learn new technology
• Be willing to work some weekends and evenings
• Have a current Adult and CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles
• Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds
• Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing
• Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.
• This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations for the Office of Admissions and provide technical, logistical, and administrative support for prospective families through each stage of the application process
• Manage all aspects of database management that support the admissions process and K-12 enrollment, from application maintenance, to data report generation, to event registration coordination and communication
• Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates community, equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and data-driven decision making
• Support logistics for all K-12 admissions and retention events and programs
• Manage the admissions email and phone line to field inquiries from prospective families

What This Job Offers

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