Online Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant (Full Time) Primarily remote work; in-person events and travel occasionally required Position Overview Dwight Global Online School seeks an Admissions Assistant to support its Admissions team. The ideal Admissions Assistant will be a charismatic and energetic written and verbal communicator who connects well with prospective students and parents online; is adept at administrative systems and record-keeping; prides themselves on organization and efficiency; desires to learn the ins and outs of online education; and can skillfully promote the value of Dwight Global to families of students in grades 6 to 12 looking for flexibility to pursue tennis, sports, dance, travel, or because they prefer online learning. The successful candidate will be self-driven and can work independently, but also collaborates well as a member of a team. Job Duties Admissions and Recruitment - Reach out to leads - Respond to admissions inquiries prompt (ideally within a few hours; never more than 24 hours) - Respond to prospective applicant inquiries - Answer and return any calls that come to the Dwight Global phone line - Assist in management and upkeep of files on Ravenna - Uphold admissions process and procedures, such as sending internal assessments to applicants who are homeschooled - Maintain, create, and disseminate admissions and enrollment documents records - Collaborate with Registrar and other members of the academic team as needed - Maintain discretion and uphold confidentiality of student and family information at all times - Support the Admissions Team and Director of Enrollment as needed - Conduct admission consultations, interviews, and meetings with prospective students and their parents as needed for the department Dwight Global Events - Schedule, coordinate, and participate in class visits and admissions events - Travel occasionally to tournaments, events, and fairs (approx 5 per year); these will be scheduled in advance; overnight travel may be required - Collaborate with Director of Admissions to maintain fidelity to messaging and branding Other - Attend regular Zoom meetings with Dwight Global team Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required - 2+ years of admissions, recruitment, or sales experience preferred - Exceptional oral and written communication skills - High level of diplomacy and discretion, particularly with sensitive information - Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time - Excellent organization, administrative, and time management skills - Strong team player, collaborative, and flexible (occasional nights and weekends may be required) - Experience in working in databases (preferably Ravenna, Blackbaud, Google Suite) - Outgoing and personable Originally posted on Himalayas