Admissions Associate

Admissions Associate

Reports to: The Director of Admissions 

Job Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Salaried Position 

Join us as an Admissions Associate at Riverview and be at the forefront of shaping futures. As an integral part of our admissions team, you'll play a pivotal role in welcoming and guiding prospective students through their educational journey. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and are driven by the prospect of making a difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you!

Main Function: 

The responsibility of the Admissions Associate is to manage all aspects of the Admissions process and travel to promote/market Riverview School 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Independently create and execute a travel schedule (at least 80 hours per month) to promote the school. This includes research and evaluation of event/conferences professional organizations, advocates, educational consultants and special education attorneys who work closely with our students and families. Identification and outreach to potential new sources of applicants as well as regular interface with current student referring professionals.
2. Student Recruitment: Independently plans and implements student recruitment programs and related activities; participates in developing effective recruitment strategies; responsible for recruiting activities and follow-up; visits and participates at high schools, conferences, workshops and other events to recruit students; Provides information, facilitates campus visits, conducts and supervises campus tours etc.
3. Manage the prospective student’s admissions process for all Riverview programs from initial inquiry through acceptance decision and enrollment. Based on the information provided, determine what the necessary steps and follow up information needed to evaluate fit for the prospective student and Riverview School.      In addition to working with the families, this includes interpretation of neuropsychological and related school reports, discussions with professionals and service providers of the prospective student.
4. Interview and tour with prospective student/family, often working with the student to get through their anxiety around a new situation/environment
5. Manage student visits including schedule creation, family communication and interaction with all staff related to providing the best possible situation for the visitors, current students and staff
6. Provide insight to Admissions Committee prior to acceptance of prospective students to facilitate the final decision on acceptance
7. Act as liaison during Opening Weekends to greet new students and families (summer and fall programs) as well as consult with staff when a new student is having difficulties settling in
8. Advise Riverview staff regarding accepted students prior to their start date to ensure a smooth transition
9. Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions for perspective families and professionals. Includes providing answers to family’s questions and navigating when those questions become too ‘private’ to discuss in the general session.  Tours include engaging with current students who will provide the participants a view to their own child’s potential at Riverview
10. Ensure all information on visiting and accepted students obtained during the admissions process is accurate, up to date and readily available via the admissions database
11. Work with management and newly enrolled families to resolve issues when a new student is struggling or issues of parental dissatisfaction occur with the schools approach or programming. 
12. Update, create content and provide feedback on marketing materials, processes and procedures, and recruitment efforts. 
13. All other duties as assigned. 

Candidate Requirements: 

1. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and wide-ranging experience in the field of admissions and or Special Education. 
2. Demonstrates a clear understanding of learning disabilities and willingness to learn the integrated curriculum, and middle, secondary, and transition programs offered at Riverview School. 
3. Experience working in an admissions office or have a certification in Moderate Special Needs / experience working with adolescents with learning disabilities is preferred. 
4. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, sales, communication, technology and writing skills. 
5. The ability to research targeted marketing opportunities within identified geographies. 
6. Must passionately, confidently, and clearly express all that Riverview makes possible for students. 
7. Exhibits comfort and competence with public speaking/presenting the school and its programs. 
8. The ability to form and foster close relationships with referring professionals. 
9. Travel plays an integral role in this position. Ideal candidate will undertake frequent travel primarily in the Northeast region but will include nationwide and international destinations, including multi -day or weekly overnight marketing trips. 
10. Participate in orientation training weeks prior to the opening of school, in addition to the weekly in-service training program throughout the school year (minimum of 24 hours of in-service training). 
11. Demonstrate the ability to learn, understand and implement Riverview’s philosophy, goals and related policies and procedures. 
12. All admissions associates must exercise efficiently and effectively:
13. time management and organizational skills 
14. communication and interpersonal skills
15. flexibility to step in to assist other departments as needed 
16. This position requires the following:
17. Valid driver’s license 
18. Valid Passport for international travel 
19. Documentation of a negative TB test 
20. Participation in Universal Precaution and OSHA Guidance Training 
21. Suitable background check results (including CORI, SORI, DCF, Child Welfare, and fingerprinting) 
22. Current C.P.R. and First Aid certification