Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary contact for all admissions inquiries. Answer phone calls and emails, schedule tours and applicant visits, and serve as a guide to the admissions process for prospective families. Speak knowledgeably about The Gateway School and our program.
- Organize and maintain electronic/paper files. Maintain database of applicant information. Generate reports as needed to provide information about applicant numbers and demographics, as well as track application statuses.
- Greet visiting students and families upon arrival for screenings, tours, and open houses. Coordinate student ambassadors for open houses and screenings.
- Assist with school events such as open houses, visits, and special events. Order food and manage logistics for outside meetings and events. Tour school visitors and familiarize guests with facilities.
- Coordinate all enrollment and re-enrollment contracts.
- Serve as an ambassador for The Gateway School in interacting with other schools, consultants, visitors, and applicant families.
- Interact with the Business and Advancement Offices to coordinate efforts and distribute pertinent information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Three years of related work experience preferred. Experience in an independent school setting preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Experience with educational software (e.g., Veracross) preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and great attention to detail
- Experience with specialized school settings or learning disabilities preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise independent judgment, and effectively interact with students, parents, and staff
- Team oriented, with an orientation towards customer service
- Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race), color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions of an employee or an employee’s dependent (including the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, the employee’s height or weight, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other characteristic protected by law.