Associate Director of Admissions French Program

Silicon Valley International School • Menlo Park, CA

12d • $1,346 - $1,731 • Onsite

About The Position

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) is seeking a temporary Associate Director of Admission (French Program) to support the Admission Team. This is a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a regular position based on school needs and individual performance. The Associate Director of Admission supports the management of the enrollment process and contributes to the school’s efforts to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse, dynamic, and mission-aligned student population from Preschool through Grade 12. The school seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and flexible team member who is internationally minded and demonstrates a strong appreciation for bilingualism and bilingual education. Experience in similar institutions serving diverse, multicultural, and multilingual communities is highly desirable. This position reports to the Chief of Enrollment Management. Candidates must be collaborative team players with outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and the ability to contribute to a culturally competent admissions approach. The successful candidates will demonstrate emotional intelligence, empathy for prospective families, and an understanding of the needs and sensitivities of parents, students, faculty, staff, and administrators in support of enrollment and retention strategies. Experience in admissions and/or independent schools is preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is based on educational attainment and relevant experience, the salary range is $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 in accordance with the School’s regular payroll practices and subject to applicable withholdings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–5 years of experience in education, preferably in admissions or independent schools
• Bilingual or multilingual skills strongly preferred (native speaker of French a plus)
• Knowledge of the French educational system
• Experience with admissions and CRM platforms (e.g., Ravenna, Blackbaud, HubSpot, Calendly) preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and present enrollment data clearly
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, multilingual environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of admissions events
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, and DP) a plus
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience in similar institutions serving diverse, multicultural, and multilingual communities is highly desirable.
• Experience in admissions and/or independent schools is preferred.
• Native speaker of French a plus
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, and DP) a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and retention of students and families aligned with INTL’s mission and bilingual educational model
• Support the growth of our French program
• Represent INTL to prospective families—locally and internationally—effectively communicating the school’s mission, programs, and value proposition
• Maintain accurate applicant records, including calendar management, application steps, and status updates within Ravenna (including weekly dashboard updates)
• Organize, coordinate, plan, and support the execution of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events, including: Saturday Open houses, Campus tours, Information sessions, School fairs, Student assessment and visit days, New family welcome events and orientations
• Guide prospective families through the admissions process, providing clear and responsive communication
• Support retention initiatives and events for current families (e.g., key transition years such as PK–K and Grade 5–6)
• Work closely with division Principals to coordinate admission tours and student visits with faculty
• Facilitate the growth of the student ambassador program to support attendance at admission events and/or host student visitors
• Conduct Parent Interviews
• Evaluate applicant files to support the admission committee process
• Guide Parent Tours in collaboration with Principals and Deans
• Represent INTL at local school fairs on weekends and evenings in the fall
• Organize and support onboarding of new students, including support of buddy program, Red Carpet welcome, New Parent Orientations, and New Family Welcome events

Benefits

• 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) in accordance with California law
• Medical and paid time off (PTO) may be offered if the position converts to regular employment status

What This Job Offers

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