Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment

Woodberry Forest School seeks an Assistant Director of Admission to join its eight-person enrollment team. This is a highly relational role, reporting to the Director of Recruitment and working closely with the Assistant Headmaster, Director of Admission and Tuition Assistance, and Associate Director of Internal Programs to support the school’s strategic enrollment efforts.

The Assistant Director will manage a portfolio of prospective students and families, represent Woodberry in key markets, and help drive recruitment, yield, and enrollment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage prospective students and families from inquiry through enrollment
• Build relationships with educational consultants, placement counselors, and other external partners
• Engage Woodberry’s internal network, including regional associations
• Travel during recruitment and yield seasons to represent the school

Tour Program Leadership

• Recruit, train, and supervise student tour guides
• Develop tour messaging and coach students on delivery and engagement
• Coordinate daily visits and special events
• Partner with students to create authentic, student-driven content, including social media that engages prospective students

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who values relationship-building and can assess both academic readiness and character. A strong appreciation for Woodberry’s culture, comfort with travel, and enthusiasm for working with students are essential. Experience in admission or a related field is preferred. This is a residential position, and the Assistant Director is expected to participate fully in the life of the school.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to assess academic readiness and character
• Strong appreciation for Woodberry’s culture
• Comfort with travel
• Enthusiasm for working with students
• Experience in admission or a related field (preferred)