Associate Director of Admissions

Greenwich Country Day School•Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 400. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new Upper School (9-12), established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, including a robust professional development program and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews. Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Associate Director of Admissions to start in July 2026. This position will report to the Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid and assist with all aspects of admission and enrollment management. Ideal candidates will possess strong database skills and demonstrated experience using data for strategic thinking, along with exceptional interviewing skills and the ability to meaningfully engage prospective students and families and steward them through the admission process. This is a 12-month/year, full-time position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree
Minimum 3-5 years of admission and enrollment management experience, preferably in an independent school setting, working with Elementary and Middle School students
Understand and support the mission of the school
Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
Proficiency with student information systems and databases (Veracross or other enrollment database)
Willingness to learn about the school, its curriculum, and admission policies for all grade levels
Exhibit strong working knowledge of the strategic relationship between the roles of admission, marketing, and financial aid, and achieve enrollment objectives
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Ability to take leadership responsibilities and successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented office
Demonstrated cultural competency skills to effectively communicate and collaborate across differences
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal; strong oral and digital presentation skills
Ability to comfortably, warmly, and effectively engage with large and small groups of adults and/or students in professional or social settings
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

Positive energy, flexibility, and a high degree of initiative and attention to detail
Desire to participate in the life of the school to the benefit of the student experience
Familiar with graphic design and social media applications

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the admission team in all aspects of the inquiry to enrollment process, including fielding questions, scheduling student visits, conducting parent and student interviews, follow-up communication, and coordinating admissions events
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee to review files, recommend, and select candidates for admission
Work with the Director of Enrollment to build and maintain relationships with area schools, educational access programs, and educational consultants
Work with students to offer meaningful leadership opportunities as admission ambassadors
Incorporate the use of current trends, best practices, data, and quantitative analysis into the overall enrollment strategy
Work collaboratively with internal departments, including Advancement, Business, Communications, Athletics, and the Arts, to engage prospective families and support enrollment and institutional goals
Assist with admission testing and the student screening process
Be an active and creative thought partner in the development of enrollment marketing and communications strategy