Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.
Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks an Admissions Assistant to begin in August 2026. The Admissions and Enrollment Management Office is a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven team in which our commitment to children and families is anchored by our Quaker testimonies. These practices serve to guide, inform, and inspire the composition of a diverse community. In an ever-shifting independent school landscape, this role provides an opportunity to learn about an essential component of Friends Seminary, while also helping to build a community committed to our mission: to “prepare students to engage in the world that is and help to bring about a world that ought to be.”
Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Admissions Assistant plays a vital role, often serving as the first point of contact for families, while supporting the daily operations of the Office – outreach efforts and initiatives.
