Head-Royce seeks a dynamic professional to join the admissions team to assist in all aspects of admissions, retention, and recruitment for kindergarten through 12th grade. The coordinator will work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management, Assistant Director of Enrollment, Director of Tuition Assistance, and Associate Director of K-8 Admissions, as well as, as needed, the Marketing and Communications team.
The Admissions Outreach Coordinator should possess marketing savvy, be detail-oriented and adaptable, and thrive in a team environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This individual will join a mission-driven admissions team and must be eager to take initiative, share ideas, engage in professional development, accept feedback, and embrace new and creative approaches.
The primary responsibility will be setting up and maintaining all admissions, enrollment, and tuition assistance database platforms, including, but not limited to, Ravenna, Clarity, and HRSConnect. The Admissions Outreach Coordinator helps coordinate communication with inquiring and applying families, helps maintain the admission database, and assists with many aspects of admission, enrollment, and tuition assistance. The Coordinator is oftentimes the first point of contact with the school for visitors, families, and students, and therefore plays a critical role in setting the tone for the school. As such, the ideal candidate will bring a sense of humor, warmth, and humility to a job and proficiency in database management.
Collaborate with community partners, stakeholders, or other relevant groups to build and maintain positive relationships in the East Bay and larger Bay Area communities
Work with the marketing and communications team to develop marketing materials and content that align with outreach goals, ensuring messaging resonates with the target audience
Coordinate and lead outreach programs to engage with the community and target audiences
Work with administrators to propose and implement marketing strategies designed to retain students through graduation
Work as a member of the admissions team in supporting tours when needed, assisting with database management, engaging with current and prospective families, helping with relevant events, etc.
Track and analyze outreach data, such as event attendance and communication engagement, while reporting on strategy effectiveness and adjusting tactics to improve outcomes
Participate in campus activities and events to build firsthand knowledge of Head-Royce’s programs and traditions, and serve on admissions committees as needed
Help inquiring families understand the school’s values and DEI initiatives
Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred, but not required
Two years of experience in independent schools preferred
The successful candidate will possess the ability to:
Manage confidential information with discretion and professional integrity
Balance detail orientation with big-picture, strategic thinking around data and marketing
Work accurately and independently, requiring minimal direct supervision
Familiarity with technologies, databases and tools such as Ravenna, Veracross, and HubSpot, learning quickly on those with no previous experience
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have sensitivity to and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all constituents
Juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands in a fast-paced environment
Coordinate effectively amongst a varied group of internal and external team members
Understand admissions and marketing data with fluency and proficiency Maintain a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, a passion for education, and a genuine in working with kids
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume via Lever to our website
