Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions, East Campus
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking applications from qualified candidates interested in the position of Assistant Director/Associate Director of Admissions. This is a 12-month position with a workload that can vary greatly during the course of the academic year.
The principal responsibilities include:
Interview families applying to Brentwood School
Read and evaluate admissions applications and materials
Act as the liaison between Brentwood and designated referring schools
Serve on Admissions Committees
Represent Brentwood School as part of the Admissions Team at consortium meetings, school fairs, and additional recruitment events (some evening and weekend work required)
Join the Admissions Team on school visits
Assist the Admissions Team in planning and implementing prospective student and parent open houses in addition to special recruiting events
Assist the Admissions Team in creating, writing, and proofreading all admissions materials
Work with the Admissions Ambassador and Tour Guide Programs
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions or Senior Administrative Team
The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions should:
Possess a detail-oriented approach to work and outstanding organizational skills
Have excellent communication skills including writing, listening, and public speaking
Be collaborative and flexible with a genuine enthusiasm for working with colleagues
Cultivate an equitable and diverse school community
In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities and attributes:
Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential admissions issues
Sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
A Bachelor’s degree is required with advanced degrees preferred
Prior teaching and/or school experience preferred
Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. For further information about Brentwood School, please visit the school’s website: www.bwscampus.com.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references electronically to:
Mission & Values
Brentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth.
We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement.
Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902.
Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.
