About the role
Admissions Assistant (Full Time)
Primarily remote work; in-person events and travel occasionally required
Position Overview
Dwight Global Online School seeks an Admissions Assistant to support its Admissions team. The ideal Admissions Assistant will be a charismatic and energetic written and verbal communicator who connects well with prospective students and parents online; is adept at administrative systems and record-keeping; prides themselves on organization and efficiency; desires to learn the ins and outs of online education; and can skillfully promote the value of Dwight Global to families of students in grades 6 to 12 looking for flexibility to pursue tennis, sports, dance, travel, or because they prefer online learning. The successful candidate will be self-driven and can work independently, but also collaborates well as a member of a team.
Job Duties
Admissions and Recruitment
* Reach out to leads * Respond to admissions inquiries prompt (ideally within a few hours; never more than 24 hours) * Respond to prospective applicant inquiries * Answer and return any calls that come to the Dwight Global phone line * Assist in management and upkeep of files on Ravenna * Uphold admissions process and procedures, such as sending internal assessments to applicants who are homeschooled * Maintain, create, and disseminate admissions and enrollment documents records * Collaborate with Registrar and other members of the academic team as needed * Maintain discretion and uphold confidentiality of student and family information at all times * Support the Admissions Team and Director of Enrollment as needed * Conduct admission consultations, interviews, and meetings with prospective students and their parents as needed for the department
Dwight Global Events
* Schedule, coordinate, and participate in class visits and admissions events * Travel occasionally to tournaments, events, and fairs (approx 5 per year); these
will be scheduled in advance; overnight travel may be required
* Collaborate with Director of Admissions to maintain fidelity to messaging and branding
Other
* Attend regular Zoom meetings with Dwight Global team
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree required * 2+ years of admissions, recruitment, or sales experience preferred * Exceptional oral and written communication skills * High level of diplomacy and discretion, particularly with sensitive information * Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time * Excellent organization, administrative, and time management skills * Strong team player, collaborative, and flexible (occasional nights and weekends may be required) * Experience in working in databases (preferably Ravenna, Blackbaud, Google Suite) * Outgoing and personable
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