Assistant Director of Admissions

Ravenscroft School•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ravenscroft School seeks an energetic, relational, and strategic admissions professional to serve as Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions. This role is central to advancing the school’s enrollment goals by guiding prospective families through the inquiry-to-enrollment process and helping shape a thoughtful, data-informed recruitment and conversion strategy. The Assistant/Associate Director will serve as a primary ambassador for the school — building strong relationships with students, families, and community partners while collaborating closely with internal departments to support enrollment and retention efforts. Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management Supervisory Responsibilities: None What You'll Do Enrollment and Recruitment Strategy Serve as an active and creative thought partner in the development of a comprehensive recruitment and conversion strategy Incorporate current trends, best practices, data, and quantitative analysis into enrollment planning Support schoolwide retention efforts Admissions Process Management Manage a division of the admissions funnel from inquiry through enrollment Field questions from prospective families Conduct campus tours and schedule student visits Lead parent and student interviews Maintain timely and strategic follow-up communication Coordinate divisional admissions events Assist with admission testing as needed Admissions Committee Leadership Manage divisional Admissions Committees Review applicant files Onboard and guide committee members Recommend and select candidates for admission Relationship Building & Collaboration Partner with the Director of Enrollment to build and maintain relationships with area schools, educational access programs, and educational consultants Collaborate with Advancement, Business, Marketing & Communications, Athletics, and the Arts to support enrollment and institutional goals Serve as a potential liaison between Admissions and Athletics Develop meaningful leadership opportunities for students serving as admission ambassadors A full list of essential functions and additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3+ years of admission and enrollment management experience, preferably in an independent school setting working with Middle and/or Upper School students
Ability to warmly and effectively engage with individuals and groups in both professional and social settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented office
Strong understanding of the strategic relationship between admission, marketing, and financial aid
High standards of professionalism, organization, accountability, and confidentiality
Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to collaborate across differences
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
Proficiency with student information systems and enrollment databases (e.g., Veracross, Finalsite, or similar systems)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Positive energy, flexibility, initiative and strong attention to detail
Desire to participate in the co-curricular life of the school; athletics coaching encouraged

Responsibilities

Serve as an active and creative thought partner in the development of a comprehensive recruitment and conversion strategy
Incorporate current trends, best practices, data, and quantitative analysis into enrollment planning
Support schoolwide retention efforts
Manage a division of the admissions funnel from inquiry through enrollment
Field questions from prospective families
Conduct campus tours and schedule student visits
Lead parent and student interviews
Maintain timely and strategic follow-up communication
Coordinate divisional admissions events
Assist with admission testing as needed
Manage divisional Admissions Committees
Review applicant files
Onboard and guide committee members
Recommend and select candidates for admission
Partner with the Director of Enrollment to build and maintain relationships with area schools, educational access programs, and educational consultants
Collaborate with Advancement, Business, Marketing & Communications, Athletics, and the Arts to support enrollment and institutional goals
Serve as a potential liaison between Admissions and Athletics
Develop meaningful leadership opportunities for students serving as admission ambassadors