Assistant Director of Admission

Brearley School•New York, NY

21h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Admission, reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, is charged with supporting the School’s mission to serve “girls of adventurous intellect” who would benefit from a Brearley education. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Admission is to assist in implementing admission and enrollment management goals as determined by the Director of Enrollment Management and the Strategic Enrollment Committee. As of July 1, 2026, this is a 12-month salaried exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend work. Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world. A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions. Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is a preferred
One to three years of admission or enrollment management experience
Professional and engaging verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to modify messaging for the intended audience
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracist/antibias practice, and the ability to engage effectively with families from a wide range of backgrounds
Able to handle confidential information with discretion and to use best judgement when sharing such information
Intrinsically motivated, collegial, flexible, and able to maintain a sense of humor during the busiest periods of the admission season

Nice To Haves

Elementary or secondary teaching experience is beneficial, but not mandatory
Experience engaging with a customer relationship management (CRM) tool (e.g. Ravenna, Veracross, or similar systems) is beneficial, but not mandatory
Fluency in another language is beneficial, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Serving as a member of the Kindergarten Assessment Team, which screens kindergarten applicants from September through January
Conducting individual assessments for applicants as needed
Observing kindergarten applicants at their individual sending schools as needed and providing reports in January
Representing Brearley at on- and off-campus admission events whether they be in-person or virtual; this includes fairs, outreach visits, presentations, informative webinars, and any event determined by the Director to be an important marketing opportunity for the School
Assisting with planning admission events
Conducting admission interviews for all divisions
Serving as a member of the admission committees, which entails reading completed admission files in January
Communicating clearly and professionally with all constituencies associated with The Brearley School
Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans
an HSA plan
pre-tax transit benefits
long-term disability insurance
a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution
a sabbatical program
breakfast and lunch without charge
support for professional growth and development
and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good
Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.