Job Opening: Admissions Associate
- Company
- Riverview School
- Location
- East Sandwich, MA
- Posted on
- May 14, 2024
In Collaboration with the Director of Admissions, the Admissions
Associate is responsible for generating & increasing interest &
enrollment for the Riverview School. This role will manage key aspects
of the Admissions process & travel to promote & market the Riverview
School. Essential Job Functions: Prospecting & marketing ?Promotion
Ability to passionately communicate Riverview?s mission & the
life-changing affect that it can have on students & their families.
Relationship building with prospective families & referring
professionals ? Q&A, information gathering Quantifiable growth of
qualified admissions & referral sources Admissions process steps ?
Onsite visit, criteria for fit at the school, final decision,
student/family interaction. Maintain relationships & problem solving of
any & all issues Additional Functions/Responsibilities: Identify &
nurture potential new sources of applicants, further cultivate & grow
existing relationships Audit current marketing materials, processes, &
recruitment process to identify & collaborate on areas of improvement.
Student Recruitment: Implement student recruitment strategies &
programs, responsible for recruiting activities & follow-ups. Visit &
participate at high schools, conferences, workshop, etc. Provides
information, facilitates campus visits, in collaboration with staff,
conducts & supervises campus tours Evaluate the profile of students &
collect necessary information from referring professionals & service
providers. Ensure all information on visiting & accepted students
obtained during the admissions process is accurate, up to date & readily
available via the admissions database Manage the prospective student?s
initial admissions process for all Riverview programs to provide support
& ease anxiety over the transition. Provide insight to Admissions
Committee prior to acceptance of prospective students to facilitate the
final decision on acceptance. Act as liaison during Opening Weekends to
greet new students & families (summer & fall programs) Conduct virtual &
in-person information sessions for prospective families & professionals
providing answers to questions & any required follow up. Candidate
Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
Demonstrates an understanding of learning disabilities & willingness to
learn the integrated curriculum, & middle, secondary, & transition
programs offered at Riverview School. Preferred experience working in an
admissions office or have a certification in Moderate Special Needs /
experience working with adolescents with learning disabilities is
preferred. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, sales, communication,
technology & writing skills. Proven track record of increase of
qualified leads & referral sources The ability to research targeted
marketing opportunities within identified geographies. Exhibits comfort
& competence with public speaking/presenting the school & its programs.
Travel plays an integral role in this position. Ideal candidate will
undertake frequent travel primarily in the Northeast region but will
include nationwide & international destinations, including multi -day or
weekly overnight marketing trips. Occasionally will entail nights/
weekends. Participate in orientation training weeks prior to the opening
of school, in addition to the weekly in-service training program
throughout the school year (minimum of 24 hours of in-service training).
All admissions associates must exercise efficiently & effectively: Time
management & organizational skills Communication & interpersonal skills
Flexibility to assist other departments, as needed This position
requires the following: Valid Driver?s license Valid Passport for
international travel Documentation of a negative TB test Participation
in Universal Precaution & OSHA Guidance Training Suitable background
check results (including CORI, SORI, DCF, Child Welfare, &
fingerprinting) Current C.P.R. & First id