Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Admissions for Grades 6-8 will report directly to the Director of Admissions as an integral member of the enrollment management team.
This role is both highly relational and operational in nature. The Assistant Director serves as a visible and welcoming presence for prospective families and community partners, representing the mission and spirit of Holton-Arms with authenticity, warmth, and professionalism. At the same time, the role requires exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex events, and sustain systems that support a seamless admissions process.
The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to move fluidly between structured planning and responsive, in-the-moment engagement, ensuring that every interaction reflects the care, clarity, and excellence of the Holton-Arms community.
Key Responsibilities
- Cultivate positive relationships with prospective families, current families, area schools, and community partners across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, to build interest in Holton's enduring value.
- Support prospective families for grades 6-8 from their initial inquiry through the complete Enrollment process.
- Assist with planning and retrospectives for Admissions/Enrollment Operations that occur both on- and off-campus, including, but not limited to, Open Houses, yield events, school tours, shadow days, and transition/welcome events for new families.
- Serve as an active member of the School's Admission Committee for applicant review, evaluation, and placement.
- In partnership with the Director of Admissions, review student and parent ambassador programs, train tour guides, and help design engaging campus visit experiences.
- Collaborate with the Administrative Team, faculty, and staff to plan events such as new student orientation, communications pertaining to admissions, transitions and enrollment.
- Co-create and implement proactive, responsive and operationally-driven enrollment strategies, aligned with the School's mission and agreed-upon guidelines to achieve optimal enrollment goals for both large groups and individual constituents.
- Collaborate with all members of the School to develop and refine admissions policies and practices in a responsive, adaptive and mission-driven way.
- Maintain admissions databases, track outreach and event effectiveness, and generate reports to inform enrollment strategy.
- Perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director of Admissions.