Associate Director of Admission (Grades 6-8)

Company: PARK SCHOOL
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Director of Admission (Grades 6-8)Fall 2025THE POSITIONThis 10-month position, beginning in the fall, involves significant and varied responsibilities within an integrated Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 admission program. As a member of the school-wide admission team, the Associate Director must fundamentally embrace and further the school's mission, vision, and culture while clearly reinforcing its brand. The ability to articulate philosophy and program is essential; likewise, the ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of child development and some experience assessing students in a classroom setting.Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.We cultivate children's innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education. We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 827 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children's capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.The position requires working closely with the Admission team in planning and implementing a comprehensive range of parent and student outreach, new student onboarding, and retention events. The Associate Director represents Park at external programs - AIMS conferences and feeder school fairs, for example - and at internal events, such as open houses, parent information sessions/tours, and other admission events. Admission programs include weekday, evening, and weekend events.As a liaison to the Middle School administrative team, faculty, and current families, the Associate Director will attend meetings and interact regularly with divisional administrative teams and student support teams to monitor student success. The Associate Director has primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the admission application process in Grades 6-8, including, but not limited to: student assessments and visits, parent interviews, campus tours, admission committee meetings, and admission decisions and corresponding letters. Other duties include responding to admission calls, emails, coordinating annual on-campus group assessments, training admission file readers, and finalizing admission decisions with the Director of Admission. Additionally, the Associate Director will be a co-advisor to students in the Middle School and will also move with comfort in and out of the Middle School community as an integrated member of both the Middle School and the Admission teams.ABOUT THE ADMISSION OFFICEThe Admission Office at Park School includes the Director of Enrollment Management and Tuition Assistance, Director of Admission (also responsible for Grades 9-12), Assistant Director of Admission and Tuition Assistance (all grades), Director of Primary Level Admission (Grades Pre-K-2), and two Administrative Assistants. The Associate Director of Middle School Admission (Grades 6-8) reports directly to the Director of Admission and works closely with their admission committees to review and evaluate applications. The Admission Directors partner closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and Tuition Assistance to consider the capacity at each grade level to enroll new students and to offer tuition assistance funding. A volunteer network of students, faculty, parents, alumni, and trustees is also actively involved in supporting the admission effort at Park.In its approach to admission, Park emphasizes the educational role of admission personnel in articulating the school's philosophy and programs. Individual attention to parents and applicants is a hallmark of our admission process. Much of the Associate Directors' time is devoted to one-on-one tours, interviews with parents, and individual assessments of applicants. In addition, Park is actively committed to outreach efforts to build a more diverse pool of applicants; the admission staff supports a variety of Park-initiated and collaborative outreach efforts. Admission events include some weekend and evening commitments.QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum Bachelor's degree is required;
• Commitment to an ambitious, educationally-centered definition of the Admission Office's role as central to promoting understanding of the school's philosophy and programs, and achievement of the institution's diversity goals;
• Orientation compatible with a progressive educational philosophy;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• A disciplined self-starter with the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize, while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong relationship builder within a variety of group settings, from students to faculty to administration;
• Possesses a positive attitude and a proactive team approach to customer service, a growth mindset, and an interest in process improvement and self-development;
• Exhibits professionalism and enthusiasm to work with the public and to collaborate effectively with admission staff and the network of parents, students, trustees, and alumni who support admission efforts;
• A strong background in education that includes some teaching experience and/or 3+ years of school admission work is required;
• Candidates who are from diverse backgrounds and/or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply.We welcome candidates without previous experience in independent schools.SALARYPark's job requirements differ, with some positions requiring no experience, while others require years of expertise. Our salary range is from $60,000 to $75,000 and is based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, full-or part-time status, and schedule. If selected for the role, your salary will be determined by your experience and qualifications. Salaries do not include benefits that are described below.BENEFITSPark's benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives. Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive programs:
  • Faculty and Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program: A $5.6 million endowed program, established in 1989, supports summer professional development work by faculty. This program provides full salary and benefits for work on group or individual projects. Approximately 40% of Park faculty participate in FACA projects each summer. Projects are selected through a formal, competitive review process.
  • Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Faculty children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, faculty may apply for financial assistance through Park's need-based tuition assistance program.APPLICATION PROCESSInterested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, r--sum--, and completed employment application via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee's duties.
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