Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director Of Admissions

Position at Leman Manhattan Preparatory School About Léman: Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world's most dynamic educational environments. Consistently ranked among New York's top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC's only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates. Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: "Each student, future prepared."

Main Purpose of Role: This role is part of Léman Manhattan's vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students. Each employee demonstrates a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together.

Position Summary: The Associate Director of Admissions plays a vital role in advancing Léman Manhattan's enrollment goals by managing key recruitment initiatives, nurturing relationships within the NYC educational community, and overseeing the applicant journey from inquiry to enrollment. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong leadership skills, a keen marketing sensibility, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to prospective families and campus partners. Léman is seeking a driven and strategic Associate Director of Admissions who serves as a compelling spokesperson for the school, reaches new families through strategic outreach, and drives enrollment growth. The ideal candidate understands that the family experience is central to the admissions process and brings genuine warmth and responsiveness to every interaction with prospective families. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Head of Admissions & Enrollment Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an enthusiastic and engaged spokesperson for the school.
• Be a leader in the admissions team: give school tours, attend on-campus and off-site admissions events
• Effectively tell the school's story with enthusiasm and tailor messages to specific audiences.
• Conduct parent and student interviews to assess candidate fit, answer family questions, and highlight school offerings.
• Ensure applicant files are accurate and complete with detailed notes.
• Communicate regularly with the admissions pipeline to grow interest and drive enrollment results.
• Financial Aid: Assist with all aspects of financial aid applications, including working within the Clarity platform, to help families ensure their timely completion.
• Lead admissions outreach events for prospective families that effectively showcase the school's differentiators.
• Conduct strategic outreach to feeder schools, consultants, and other organizations to grow interest.
• Develop and execute outreach plans to introduce the school to new markets and grow word of mouth.
• Track and analyze admissions metrics to drive strategy; create reports and updates for leadership as needed.
• Present candidates for admission to the Admissions Committee.
• Represent the admissions office to faculty and staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in school admissions, teaching, administration, or a related field; NYC admissions experience strongly preferred.
• A proven track record of success in developing and implementing recruitment strategies and achieving enrollment goals.
• Strong marketing sensibility with demonstrated success in enrollment growth.
• Enthusiastic, effective, and credible communicator; excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and presentations to large and small groups.
• Ability to convey the school's academic results and community strength verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret statistics to inform recruitment decisions, evaluate trends, and produce reports.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, events, and deadlines concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decisions and exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with confidential information.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to engage effectively with diverse populations—parents/guardians, prospective and enrolled students, and campus partners.
• Sincere interest in participating in the life of the school.
• Professional, service-oriented, reliable, and responsive; high level of customer service and a welcoming attitude toward applicants and their families.
• Demonstrates a strong growth mindset, proactive initiative, and adaptability to effectively navigate the fast-paced, evolving landscape of independent school admissions.
• A self-motivated individual who takes initiative and can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Ravenna, Clarity, and Google Suite.
• Able to attend evening and weekend school events and travel locally for professional development and conferences as needed.