Assistant Director of Admissions-Fieldston Lower

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School Office of Admissions is seeking a mission-driven, dynamic, people-person who is passionate about progressive education and social justice to fill the role of Assistant Director of Admissions, Fieldston Lower. The successful candidate will be creative, eager to learn, with ability to foster strong relationships within the School and community. This role will report to the Director of Admissions for Fieldston Lower and will join a team of committed and collaborative colleagues.

The hiring range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities
The primary areas of responsibility will include:

• Serving as one of the primary, outward-facing representatives of the Fieldston Lower Admissions team to prospective families, peer and feeder school colleagues, faculty, and current students and families;

• Conducting assessments for PreK-5th prospective students and submitting detailed narrative evaluations;

• Interviewing prospective families and submitting detailed comprehensive;

• Serving on the Fieldston Lower Admission Committees and attending all relevant committee meetings;

• In collaboration with the Director of Fieldston Lower Admissions, managing the Parent Tour Guide Program, including assisting in recruitment, selection, training, and scheduling tour guides;

• In collaboration with the Director of Fieldston Lower Admissions, scheduling and facilitating online admissions events, including virtual tours, preschool director visits, and other programming as needed;

• Helping to create a buddy matching program for all newly enrolled families in collaboration with the Director of Fieldston Lower Admissions and the P

• Guiding prospective families through the complete admissions process from inquiry to enrollment in an efficient, transparent, friendly, and informative manner;

• Assisting in the planning and execution of all prospective and newly admitted family events;

• Participating in establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with students, families, faculty, administrators, ongoing schools, educational consultants, and other various educational and partner programs;

• Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with students, families, faculty, administrators, and other members of the ECFS community;

• Representing ECFS at all relevant school fairs, meetings, and panels;;

• Attending Independent Schools Admission Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) meetings;

• Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders;

• Motivating and inspiring the team and coworkers to achieve goals; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications
The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree required;

• At least 2 years of previous admissions and/or educational experience, with a preference for early childhood/elementary experience a plus;

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate initiatives, facilitate discussions, and present to various levels of stakeholders;

• A high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail;

• The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed;

• A high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, and the overall community;

• A strong ability to multitask and shift priorities without compromising on the quality of work;

• The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise;

• The ability to handle confidential materials with discretion while maintaining a high level of integrity;

• A willingness to learn and embrace new ideas and procedures and a consistent initiative to help streamline processes and improve efficiencies;

• The ability to work collaboratively in group settings, as well as independently, to meet project goals and team needs;

• Proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a resume and contact information for three references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.