Admissions Manager

Basis Independent Schools • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

BASIS Independent Manhattan is seeking qualified candidates for an Admissions Manager! As the Admissions Manager, you are responsible for supporting the Admissions team with organization and administrative detail for the overall admissions administrative process, making sure it runs smoothly. In this role, you must comfortably wear many hats and embrace the opportunity to grow and expand your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. You will drive results through a tireless work ethic, doing whatever is needed when it is needed to enroll mission-aligned students into our world-class program. This in-person position supports two campuses and requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrates technical skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and internet searches
• Must be able to travel between both our Lower School on the Upper West Side and Upper School in Chelsea as needed.
• Must be able to travel by air or motor vehicle to required training and development sessions as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience is a plus
• Experience in customer service and managing databases for Customer Relationship Management (e.g. HubSpot) and applicant tracking systems (e.g. Ravenna) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Directors of Admissions with end-to-end admissions process for families, from application submission through final decision. This includes guiding families in completing application requirements, tracking and reviewing application materials, and following up on deadlines and outstanding items throughout the process.
• Conduct comprehensive follow up on those who have registered for and attended Information Sessions, Campus Tours, or other Admissions events while maintaining a log of all activity.
• Coordinate event logistics by ordering refreshments, preparing all required materials, including forms and admissions folders, and managing event setup and breakdown to ensure seamless event execution.
• Ensure a positive experience for prospective parents and students by providing excellent customer service, including answering applicants’ questions throughout the application process.
• Handle all inquiries within own capacity, direct inquiries outside capacity to appropriate team members.
• Compose correspondence and reports as required in support of management team.
• Help coordinate and orchestrate admissions assessments for all grades; may be required to lead in-person, or lead or proctor virtual assessments.
• Facilitate and process billing (marketing, supplies, events, etc.) as needed.
• Work with design team to submit materials to vendors for production and ensure timely delivery of those materials (printouts, signs, etc.).
• General management of administrative detail, keeping projects on schedule, printing and organizing materials.
• Update and pursue delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines.
• Order supplies to ensure availability when needed, and open, handle, and disperse mail.
• Work well with confidential material and ensure discreet handling of all business and communication.
• Will divide time throughout the week between our Lower School on the Upper West Side and our Upper School in Chelsea.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.

What This Job Offers

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