Job Title: Assistant Director of Admissions (Seattle, WA) Department: Admissions Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid FLSA Status: Salary/ Exempt FTE: 1.0 Pay Range: $81,000-$91,000 Who Thrives at Bush You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself. Who We Are Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school's longstanding core values. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, "I belong." We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another. Summary of position: The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the K-12 admissions program and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (9-12). The school's Associate Director of Admissions (9-12) supervises and sets priorities, timelines and project deadlines for the Assistant Director of Admissions. The ideal candidate will have customer-service orientation, attention to detail, commitment to equity and inclusion, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The Bush School is seeking an admissions professional with initiative and drive to be a value added team member of a robust enrollment program. While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below: • Coordinate general event management for K-12 admissions and retention programs and events, including parent tours, student visits, open houses, assessment days, divisional retention programming, and new family welcome events (pre-event logistics, volunteer coordination, event setup, registration, general support, and take down) • Coordinate all volunteers and ambassadors for admissions and retention programming and events, including recruiting, selecting, and training of all volunteers and ambassadors • Support annual admissions plan that includes daily operations, elevates community, equity and inclusion, and fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and data-driven decision making • Support K-12 admissions outreach efforts, including school visits, fairs, campus tours and interviews Evaluate K-12 admissions applications and serve on admissions committees for all three school divisions Maintain a thorough understanding of the admissions database to assist with reporting and data input and analysis Experience and Professional Competencies: • Bachelor's degree required • Experience working in admissions required, with three or more years of independent school experience preferred Experience working with and knowledge of databases (Blackbaud and Ravenna), email communication platforms (MailChimp and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Sheets, and more) • Strong commitment to community, equity and inclusion required Strong work ethic, organization skills, punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage deadlines • Experience working at a K-12 school preferred Successful Candidates will: • Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality Maintain a willingness to assume additional responsibilities, as required • Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills • Be proficient with student information systems and databases (Ravenna or other enrollment database) and have the interest and ability to learn new technology • Be willing to work some weekends and evenings Additional Requirements: • Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date) • Meet the school's standards when completing two separate background screenings Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, handle standard office and classroom materials, and support body with core muscles Occasional lifting or moving of items 10-25 pounds Ability to use hands to handle small objects, and to manage writing DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION: Bush is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Bush does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
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Assistant Director of Admissions