Job Description

Cincinnati Country Day School seeks an admission counselor, who will be responsible for the full enrollment and retention process for all pre-primary programs (Early Childhood – age 5). An additional primary responsibility is the facilitation of a financial aid awarding and management system.

Country Day is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. CCDS pays competitively and provides an excellent benefits package.

Position

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week over 12 months from July 1 to June 30. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with other admission personnel to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the admission process
• Coordinate campus visits and lead tours for prospective families
• Administer and manage admission evaluations/observations for prospective students
• Manage communication with families
• Organize and execute admission events
• Serve as the office liaison to pre-primary section of the Lower School
• Be an active and engaged member of the Lower School student, faculty, and parent community including staff meetings, HOUSE program, etc.
• Support the processing and allocation of financial aid awarding to all families in kindergarten – grade 12
• Assist the director of enrollment management (DOEM) with the coordination and implementation of community programs
• Other duties as assigned by DOEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, experience in an independent, private school or college setting is preferred
• Professional experience working with young children beginning at 18 months through age 5 and their families
• Strong communication (oral and written) and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, and cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and the school community
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and initiative
• Program development and event planning experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management, specifically student information systems
• Familiarity with systems and databases specifically related to financial aid management
• Some evening and weekend hours are expected throughout the recruitment season

To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter, and references (at least one from a school administrator or supervisor) to Aaron Kellenberger, director of enrollment management, via email at [email protected] . Applications submitted directly through LinkedIn will not be considered. To learn more about Country Day, visit

Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

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