Job Summary: 

The Admissions Assistant supports the Director of Admissions in daily operations through maintenance of the online Enrollment Management System (Blackbaud); organization of admissions appointments; hosting of events; facilitation of applicant assessments; and maintenance of admissions materials. The person serving in this position plays an important role as an enthusiastic school ambassador in a professional manner, building relationships with and providing timely assistance to all families, and supporting the organized functioning of the fast-paced admissions office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with interested families who are inquiring via phone, email and our online community
• Schedule admissions appointments, including tours, applicant visits, and applicant assessments
• Assist the System Administrator and the Director of Admissions in maintaining LCDS’ online Enrollment Management System (EMS). This includes:
• Maintaining integrity of inquiry and application data
• Processing inquiries, applications, and supplemental documents upon receipt
• Managing applicant parent access/logins
• Keeping a record of all appointments in the system calendar
• Updating applicant checklists on a daily basis
• Making any necessary changes to application and inquiry forms, as well as any pages accessible to parents in EMS
• Assist the Director of Admissions in compiling admissions reports for the Head of School, board of trustees, and accreditation organizations
• Assist the Director of Admissions in hosting admissions events (shadow days, open houses, new student orientation, etc.)
• Administer developmental screenings of prekindergarten and kindergarten applicants, as needed
• Facilitate and administer applicant academic assessments, as needed
• Maintain updated admissions materials, both on paper and the school website 
• Update the daily “LCDS Happenings” whiteboard in the main office to inform the faculty and staff of day-to-day admissions visitors, appointments and events 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year undergraduate college degree from an accredited institution, preferably in elementary, early childhood or special education
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a high level of energy, creativity and flexibility
• Exceptional customer service skills
• The ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Appreciation of the LCDS mission and values and the ability to effectively communicate the mission and values
• Fluency with technology, i.e. Google Suite and database management 
• Experience with Blackbaud or the desire to quickly learn Blackbaud