Admissions Associate
Admissions Fellow/Associate
Educator’s Ally (EA) is a highly personalized search and placement agency connecting educators, administrators, and senior leaders with K-12 private and independent schools nationwide. We are currently assisting schools throughout the country with their searches for entry level Admissions roles, including fellowships and associate positions for the ‘26-’27 school year.
Position Overview
Admissions positions vary from school to school. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to administer admission-related operations. Admissions Associates often provide support to the Admission Office by working in the database, serving as a point of contact on admissions phone calls and email outreach, and coordinating the daily visit experience for prospective families. A successful candidate will be both people-centered and detail-oriented, managing both clerical responsibilities and people engagement.
Timeline: We are already working on searches for fall '26! Most searches finish up by the spring.
Expectations & Essential Duties
Responsibilities may include:
- Support in the planning, logistics and execution of events and special programming
- Update constituent records and other biographical changes as they arise
- Support the activities and goals of the Admissions office.
- Coordinate the daily visit experience for prospective families.
- Assist in reading, reviewing, and evaluating candidates for admission.
- Counsel prospective families throughout the admission process.
- Represents the School at receptions, fairs, information sessions
Desired experience may include:
- An undergraduate degree is required
- Interest and/or experience in the areas of admissions or alumni relations – this may include prior work in the admissions department of your college/university, reviewing applications, or hosting events
- A collaborative customer service approach to partnering with internal and external constituencies.
- Interest in working in a school environment
- Strong organizational skills, flexibility, time management, and communication skills