As a global leader in arts education, Interlochen is committed to nurturing both the individual artist and the collective community. We believe that artistic excellence is achieved through creativity, dedication, and meaningful collaboration. By joining our team, you contribute to a long-standing tradition of pioneering arts education while helping to shape the future of students in the arts. Together, we strive to create a positive, lasting impact on the arts and the world.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Admission Operations (AD) plays a critical role in ensuring that the admission process is accurate, student-centered, and operationally sound. Working in close partnership with admission counselors, the Executive Dean of Admission, and the AVP of Enrollment, Strategy, & Data Analytics, this position serves as the operational lead for the admission team. This role is responsible for managing the processes, data integrity, and workflows that power the enrollment funnel.
This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and data. The Associate Director manages the full admissions lifecycle, from application completion and financial aid review through decision release, ensuring that applicants are guided thoughtfully through the process and that institutional records remain complete, accurate, and reliable.
A central focus of this position is supporting applicants and families in completing admission and financial aid requirements. Through proactive outreach and clear communication, the Associate Director helps remove barriers to completion, allowing every applicant to be reviewed on the strength of a complete and accurate file.
This position offers the opportunity to apply broad-based knowledge of enrollment management and financial aid while serving as an arts advocate at one of the nation’s premier arts education centers.
