The Admission Office of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School seeks a full-time, 12 month Director of Upper School Admission. The Director reports to the Director of Enrollment Management and works closely with the Directors of Lower and Middle School Admission and the larger admission team across all three campuses. The Director collaborates with and shares the role of overseeing the Associate Director of 6-12 Admission.

The Director is responsible for management of Upper School enrollment, including admission, retention and the allocation of financial assistance. The school annually sets enrollment targets in consultation with the Director that are a primary measure of success.

Qualities of the Successful Candidate

• Hardworking and driven; motivated by measurable goals in a competitive market.
• Experience with and successfully engages Upper School aged students; authentic, approachable, relatable with them.
• Sincere and warm personality, genuinely relates with a diverse population of constituents.
• Collaborative team player who also works well unsupervised, takes initiative, is flexible, welcomes/provides feedback, is organized, and is willing to do what needs to be done.
• Has strong written and interpersonal communication skills, infused with warmth, professionalism, and accuracy.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and execute a strategy to achieve or exceed enrollment targets
• Partner closely with the Communications/Marketing team to develop marketing strategy including highlighting the Upper School’s value proposition
• Organize and chair the Upper School Admission Committee
• Attend and regularly present at Upper School faculty meetings
• Represent SSSAS and speak of the Saints Mission and program at external events, particularly at feeder schools
• Plan and manage on-campus events
• Develop and implement yield plans for individual applicants
• Provide exceptional customer service and experience
• Confer with the Director of Financial Assistance regarding need-based grants
• Assemble and mail information packets and invitations
• Provide campus tours
• Greet and settle guests as needed
• Manage and/or attend evening and weekend events, both at school and off campus (such as neighborhood-based receptions)
• Collaborate with Upper School Administration in onboarding new students and their families
• Oversee new student placement testing
• Partner with Athletic office to facilitate the recruitment of student athletes
• Supervise the Upper School Admission Ambassador Program
• Interview prospective students and their parents
• Coordinate student visit days
• Partner closely with the Upper School Administrative Team regarding admission events, shadow days, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated, measurable success and experience in admission, recruitment, fundraising or sales
• CRM/Database experience
• Independent school experience as a parent, student, or employee
• Professionalism in all aspects of job performance
• Evidence of exceptional customer service
• Ability to tour, climb stairs, lift packages and supplies
• Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field

Terms

• Position available July 2025
• Limited evenings and weekend hours required
• Full benefits package

Overview of St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School

Located six miles from Washington, D.C., St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, a 3-year-old to 12th grade Episcopal School, educates the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. Named the No.1 Midsize Workplace in the D.C. area by The Washington Post, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes is a positive and collegial community with a commitment to our mission. SSSAS combines a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students. SSSAS has a deep commitment to creating an inclusive community which values diversity and multiculturalism, and we seek candidates who have this same commitment. The diverse student body is 31 percent students of color, and 22 percent of our students receive financial assistance to create a socioeconomically diverse community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment

For more information about St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org

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