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Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington

Associate Director of Lower School Admissions

Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, Bethesda

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Stone Ridge is seeking a part (80%) or full-time Associate Director of Admissions, Lower School to begin as soon as possible.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve , through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Associate Director of Admissions, Lower School:

  • serves as a trusted guide through the admissions process, and is a passionate ambassador for the unique mission and culture of the school.
  • serves as the primary point of contact for Lower School families making inquiry or applying, providing timely and friendly communication with applicant families.
  • supports the Director of Enrollment Management in the development and implementation of the Lower School’s recruitment, admissions, and enrollment process.
  • undertakes, in collaboration with other members of the Admissions team, innovative and creative ways of increasing interest in the school.
  • plans and executes all Lower School special events on campus for prospective and newly-enrolled students.
  • recruits, trains and manages student and parent volunteers for all Admissions-sponsored events on campus.
  • oversees all aspects of the Lower School student visits.
  • promotes good relationships with outside institutions or groups with the aim of attracting mission-appropriate students.
  • promotes and travels to off-campus fairs and recruitment events on behalf of the School.
  • manages and updates the Admissions pages of the website for the Lower School division.
  • works with the Admissions Team to prepare and maintain statistics regarding admission and retention.
  • meets annual enrollment goals for the Lower School.
  • reports to the Director of Enrollment Management.

The desired candidate:

  • has 1-3 years of admissions experience.
  • possesses a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, or education.
  • demonstrates excellent writing and communication skills, and a capacity for organization, and flexibility.
  • possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and is a deft collaborator.
  • is an experienced and mission-aligned professional who is able to blend strategic outreach with heartfelt representation of our Sacred Heart values.
  • has the ability to communicate the transformative power of a Sacred Heart education to families who are just beginning their child’s educational journey.
  • can articulate what sets Stone Ridge apart from other schools in the area and has a deep understanding of the motivations and needs of families evaluating educational options.
  • demonstrates a track record of innovation and effectiveness in community-based marketing, with the ability to engage diverse populations across multiple outreach channels.has experience generating enthusiasm around a product or service and has the ability to think outside the box.

Valued, but not required skills:

  • prior experience in sales/marketing and experience working with a database management system (e.g. Ravenna and Veracross).

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience and starts at $65,000+.

Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete an application on our employment page, . As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna.

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