The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation is to promote and advance artistic and cultural development through education in a beautiful, natural environment conducive to positive personal growth.

The Idyllwild Arts Academy provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists from all over the world. Idyllwild Arts Academy is an independent arts boarding school for 300 students in grades 9-12 located in the San Jacinto Mountains of southern California.

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides arts instruction and experiences of the highest caliber to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities.

OPPORTUNITY: Associate Director of Admission

LOCATION: Idyllwild, CA

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Enrollment & Strategic Partnerships

SUPERVISES: No one

STATUS: Full Time - Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general direction of the VP of Enrollment & Strategic Partnerships, the Associate Director of Admission is responsible for assisting the VP of Enrollment & Strategic Partnerships in administration of the Admission office and conducting the Admission process including ensuring amicable working relationships with all facets of the school community and public. Incumbent will work with Admission office staff and members of the Administrative Council as needed to develop admission materials. May be required to do both domestic and international travelling, of both short and long duration trips. Will assist with planning recruitment tours, and developing relationships with middle school counselors and consultants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Is involved with all aspects of the admission process including assisting applicants with admission procedures, conducting family tours on campus, performing family interviews, attending school fairs and recruitment events, advising students, and interaction with current students and school community members in matters concerning admission.

1. Work closely with the art chairs to ensure proper representation of their programs as well as implement strategic recruitment plans that target specific art disciplines
2. Assist Marketing Team with creation, design and distribution of admission publications, promotional materials, and electronic communications
3. Attend student performances as often as possible
4. Work closely with the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in all aspects of recruitment and enrollment
5. Distribute, broadcast and manage email lists associated with faculty, staff, alumni, students, parents, prospective families and consultants
6. Build strategic networks with alumni, parents, middle schools, admission professionals, educational consultants, and boarding school associations
7. Contribute to school social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo
8. Oversee the Student Ambassador program
9. Assist in training new hires
10. Manage logistics, payments, and promotional materials for domestic and international travel and recruitment
11. Assist in organizing special events and performances such as Open Houses and Acceptance Day
12. Work with educational agents to manage contracts and facilitate commission payments
13. Performs other duties as assigned
14. Some weekends are required

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of independent high school admission criteria.

Ability to:

1. Thoroughly learn and work with the student database
2. Establish and maintain good working relationships and communications with interested families and students, and the school community
3. Plan, organize and establish goals for the enrollment of the academy; make recommendations and gain support for those goals
4. Manage conflicts between different interests competing for enrollment
5. Communicate clearly both orally and in writing and make oral presentations to families and larger groups on behalf of school programs
6. Travel throughout the United States and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with living/working in a boarding school community or experience with leading and working with youths
2. Experience in travel or in living/ teaching abroad

Personal Qualities/Attributes

1. Acts as a model of integrity
2. Understands professional boundaries between students and teachers
3. Respects confidentiality
4. Has a sense of humor and keeps things in perspective
5. Exercises patience and good listening skills
6. Flexible and has the ability to work under pressure
7. Keeps a positive attitude

Desired Interpersonal and Sociability Traits/Abilities

1. Outgoing personality, confident in variety of social networking functions and settings
2. Comfortable and able to assess unfamiliar situations; quickly adjusts demeanor and style needed to interact socially, 'mix in' and approach appropriately, while representing the school's interests
3. Poised and able to "think on your feet"
4. Demonstrates enthusiasm, concentrated focus, high level of energy and commitment to school, students, and attaining goals

Education

B.S./B.A. degree from an accredited college, and two years' experience in an admission office, OR, degree and at least 3 years' full time experience in an independent school or college/university admission office, with direct recruitment responsibilities.

Other Requirements

Ability and desire to work within the Idyllwild community, Riverside County, or commute a reasonable distance, that does not impede on-time arrival during winter months.

Pass a criminal history background check as required by California Education Code Section 44237, and pass a TB test.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position an incumbent is required to have:

Specific vision abilities include close, distant and color vision perception and the ability to adjust eye focus. Reaching with the hands and arms and use of hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse;

Must be able to converse in clear English both written and orally, over a telephone and in person, and be able to make public presentations.

Work hours vary and may include days, nights, and weekends.

Occasionally, incumbent may be required to lift up to 25 pounds, traverse uneven terrain, climb stairs while moving about campus, bend and stoop, conduct tours, show visitors campus facilities, and provide their own transportation for local and remote events.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit resume, (Word Doc or PDF only) and letter of interest describing your capabilities, skills, experiences, and ability to do the job.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer