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Job description
Admission And Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant To Chief External Affairs OfficerKent Place School seeks a warm, highly organized, and proactive Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer to join a collaborative five-person enrollment team.This full-time, 12-month, in-person position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective families, manages department databases and daily operations, coordinates admission events, and provides high-level administrative support.Key ResponsibilitiesOffice Operations: Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families; manage departmental communications, budgets, schedules, application files, and office supplies.Event Management: Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and visitor check-ins for all open houses, preview days, tours, and recruitment events (including occasional evenings/weekends).Data & Financial Aid Support: Maintain database integrity, produce benchmarking reports, track applicants through the enrollment funnel, and assist families with financial aid processes and contracts.Administrative Operations: Manage calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics for the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer across multiple school institutes.Community Engagement: Actively participate in school life, upholding Kent Place's mission and commitment to inclusion and belonging.Key QualificationsEducation & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in enrollment, admissions, financial aid, or communications in an educational/nonprofit setting.Technical Skills: Proficiency in database management and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Gemini). Experience with independent school systems (e.g., Clarity) is a plus.Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, written, and phone skills; ability to engage warmly with diverse families, children, and staff.Organization: Exceptional project management, detail orientation, and ability to handle multiple deadlines.Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.
Worksite address
summit, NJ, 07901, US
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