Assistant Director of Admission for the 2026-27 School Year

Indian Creek School•Crownsville, MD

17h•$72,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Indian Creek School is seeking an Assistant Director of Admission for the 2026-27 School Year. This is a full-time, 12-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Director of Admission. The role begins on July 1, 2026. The school is an independent, co-ed day school with 600 students aged 3 to Grade 12, located on a 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland. ICS is committed to inspiring authenticity, connection, and curiosity, and seeks faculty and staff who support this mission and values. The school offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and values the critical role each community member plays. The Assistant Director of Admission will support the School's enrollment management efforts by assisting in the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of mission-appropriate Upper School students. This role involves collaboration on admission, marketing, and outreach initiatives to meet enrollment goals. The position requires serving as an ambassador for Indian Creek School, articulating its mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy to prospective families, students, and community partners. Key responsibilities include engaging and informing prospective families through tours, open houses, student visits, and interviews, and establishing positive relationships with educational constituencies. The role also involves coordinating application handling, managing parent and student expectations, planning and executing recruitment events (with some evening and weekend requirements), participating in admission committee discussions, and maintaining accurate records in Blackbaud and other enrollment systems. The position may also involve serving as an Academic Advisor for Grades 10-12 and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Prior experience in Admissions in independent day or boarding school
Strong technology skills, including data management and enrollment systems, preferably Blackbaud
Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decisions and strategy
Strong understanding of marketing’s role in recruitment and enrollment efforts
Experience supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work in an educational setting
Understanding of contemporary recruitment techniques, including the use of technology and social media, in the recruitment and enrollment lifecycle
Proven track record of successful collaboration and innovation
Outstanding judgement and maturity
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Personal warmth, positive attitude, and a deep commitment to constituents of all backgrounds
Must pass Federal, State, and MSDE background checks

Responsibilities

Support the School's enrollment management efforts by assisting in the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of mission-appropriate Upper School students.
Collaborate on admission, marketing, and outreach initiatives designed to meet enrollment goals.
Serve as an ambassador for Indian Creek School, articulating the School's mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy to prospective families, students, and community partners.
Engage and inform prospective parents and students about Indian Creek and the benefits of an ICS education in individualized and group settings through guiding tours, open houses, student visits, and interviews.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with area educational constituencies including area feeder schools, consultants, other admission offices and outside organizations.
Collaborate on the creation and execution of admission marketing materials, digital communications, social media content, and outreach campaigns that effectively communicate the value of an Indian Creek education.
Coordinate the efficient handling of applications and communications with parents so that the process supports and honors the student and their family.
Manage parent and student expectations and deliver admissions decisions in a manner that is honest, caring, and diplomatic.
Help plan and execute recruitment events including open houses, yield events, and school fairs, both on and off campus, with some evening and weekend requirements.
Participate actively in admission committee discussions and decisions, evaluating applicants holistically and supporting enrollment decisions that align with the School's mission and strategic priorities.
Maintain accurate records in Blackbaud and other enrollment systems; assist in analyzing admission, enrollment, and retention data to support strategic decision-making and enrollment forecasting.
Potentially serve as an Academic Advisor for Grades 10-12.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the admission office and the School’s enrollment effort.