Associate/Assistant Director of Admissions

Associate/Assistant Director of Admissions

Full-Time Position

Starting July 1, 2026

Job Summary
The Associate/Assistant Director of Admissions, reporting to the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid is an integral part of the admissions team, enabling The Spence School to fulfill the mission and goals for the School established by the Head of School and Trustees. This position may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Director level based on experience and qualifications. The individual in this role is part of a team that welcomes, informs and guides prospective families through the admissions and enrollment process. The successful candidate is a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a solutions-oriented mindset to both routine and unexpected challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of a dynamic and high-performing admissions team, ensuring seamless collaboration, operational excellence and a positive team culture.
• Communicates the distinctive value of a Spence education in nuanced, compelling and mission-aligned ways to prospective families and community partners.
• Guides and supports all prospective families throughout the full admissions cycle from interest to enrollment, ensuring a personalized, responsive and welcoming experience.
• Conducts admissions interviews, leads tours and evaluates applicant files holistically and contributes thoughtfully to admissions decision-making. Associate-level candidates may assume increased responsibility in committee leadership and file oversight.
• Contributes to admissions data analysis to inform enrollment strategy.
• Supports and leads planning, coordination and execution of admissions-related events and activities.

• Master's degree in Education, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in admissions, preferably in an independent school setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.