Admissions Director

Admissions Director

Part-time (20-25 hours per week)

Salary: $25,000 per year

Role:  The Admissions Director at Kansas City Academy is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to recruit, enroll, and retain a diverse student population in alignment with our mission and core values. The Admissions Director uses strong interpersonal and organizational skills to guide families through the admissions and enrollment process, serves as a liaison between the admissions committee and the family, and assists with selection of a tuition plan. This position will report to the Head of School and Board of Directors, collaborating with them to set enrollment goals which will be used to measure the success of the admissions director.

Responsibilities:  

• Implement innovative strategies to recruit secondary-aged students

• Identify and attend recruitment opportunities across the Kansas City metro area

• Respond to admissions inquiries, schedule and host tours for prospective students and families, and organize shadow days for prospective students

• Schedule and monitor admissions interviews and exams

• Present information about prospective students to the admissions committee and relay enrollment decisions to families

• Assist families with the enrollment process and selection of tuition plans

• Schedule and lead regular meetings with the KCA recruitment committee

• Report to the board of directors monthly on enrollment and recruitment progress and strategies

• Act as a liaison between families and the financial aid committee

• Respond to records requests and uploading graduate transcripts to our online database

• Attend monthly staff meetings

Specifications:

• Schedule is flexible based on timing of tours, shadow days, and events. Some tasks may be completed remotely.

• Position requires occasional night and weekend hours to attend recruitment events

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

• Familiarity with or willingness to become familiar with the KCA philosophy

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents (such as letters of recommendation) to Brian McDavitt at principal@kcacademy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.