Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant

Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys. We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded young men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them.

Landon is a diverse community committed to creating an environment where boys are encouraged to strive, reach, and endeavor towards becoming their best selves. This is done through our teacher-coach-mentor model of instruction, our caring and dedicated faculty, and a robust co-curricular program.

The Admissions Assistant plays an important part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Admissions process and ensuring a welcoming, efficient experience for prospective families. The Admissions Assistant supports the admissions office in all aspects of recruitment and enrollment including communication with applicant families, office management, applicant record processing and maintenance, event planning and implementation, and administrative support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative responsibilities and office operations including but not limited to monitoring daily coffee setup, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies, and maintaining tidy, professional admissions office spaces
• Welcome and greet families with a high-level of customer service and cultural competency
• Answer phone and email communications via phone, email, and in-person with proactive follow-up
• Support families throughout the application process, answering questions, scheduling, and processing application documents, ensuring all required documentation is received and tracked.
• Assist with Admissions Committee coordination and preparation
• Manage application and enrollment database functions
• Maintain accurate statistical information and generate regular reports
• Manage the office event and appointment calendar
• Work closely with Admissions and other Landon offices to assist with event planning and management
• Working closely with the Director of Admissions, Outreach & Enrollment and the Director of Communications, assist with marketing efforts
• Attend and manage various events, some evenings and occasional weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role
• Experience in a goal-oriented office environment requiring exceptional customer service
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional, personable self-starter and ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• High level of technological facility and familiarity with school database software and the MS Office Suite, or the ability to learn new systems quickly
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• A retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Generous amount of paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability protection
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Complimentary daily lunch on campus