Director of Admissions

Director of Admissions

Reports To: Head of School

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Killington Mountain School (KMS) is a NEASC accredited college-preparatory independent school for student-athletes in grades 6–12. Situated at the base of Killington Resort, KMS delivers a rigorous academic program integrated with elite training in alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle moguls, freeskiing, and downhill mountain biking.

The school’s mission is to develop disciplined, resilient, and high-achieving students prepared for success in college, competition, and life.

The Opportunity

Killington Mountain School seeks a motivated, highly organized, and relationship-driven Director of Admissions to lead the school’s enrollment activity.

This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for a professional who enjoys building connections, managing a high volume of communication, and guiding prospective families from initial inquiry through enrollment.

The Director of Admissions will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective and returning families during the enrollment process.

Working closely with the Head of School and internal partners, the Director will execute enrollment priorities, build a strong pipeline of prospective students, and ensure a responsive, personalized experience for every family.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full admissions process from inquiry through enrollment, ensuring a timely, personalized, and mission-aligned experience for prospective families
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families, representing the school through tours, information sessions, and other events
• Develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment strategy, including recruitment, marketing, and outreach efforts
• Manage and analyze data to inform enrollment decisions and drive strategic planning
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure a seamless and effective enrollment process

• 3+ years of experience in admissions or a related field
• Proven track record of success in enrollment management, including recruitment, retention, and yield
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with prospective families
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and analyze data to inform enrollment decisions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of organization and attention to detail