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  • Associate Director of High School Admission
    Job Type: Full-time

Description

Title: Associate Director of High School Admission
Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management
Location: Landmark School – High School Campus

About Landmark School

Landmark School is dedicated to empowering students with language-based learning
differences (LBLD) through an exemplary educational program, outreach, training, assessment,
and research. Our mission fosters the power of learning differently, enabling our students to
solve problems, lead, and create positive change in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are
committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing these values as essential to
our community's success.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Admission plays a critical role in advancing Landmark School’s mission by supporting the strategic recruitment, admission, and retention of students for our High School program. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management, this team member will assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating admission strategies and processes that reflect Landmark’s unique profile and values.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is eager to work closely with both students and families. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to shift seamlessly between multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Actively promote Landmark School and build meaningful relationships with prospective students and families.

  • Lead group information sessions and open houses, including delivering presentations, guiding campus tours, and facilitating student panels.
  • Attend and assist with key events throughout the enrollment cycle, including revisit days, registration, new family events, and receptions.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for both prospective and accepted students and their families, providing guidance and support throughout the admission process.
  • Review application materials and assess student fit, including the interpretation of diagnostic testing, IEPs, and school records.
  • Conduct interviews with prospective students and collaborate with the Admission Committee on enrollment decisions.
  • Prepare and summarize accepted student profiles for internal faculty review, noting specific academic or programmatic needs.
  • Work closely with the Director of Enrollment Management to track enrollment metrics and monitor progress toward institutional goals.
  • Represent Landmark School at off-campus recruitment events such as educational consultant visits, school fairs, and professional gatherings.
  • Serve as an active and visible member of the school community by attending school meetings and events.
  • Support the ongoing development and execution of a strategic vision for enrollment, marketing, and retention.
  • Additional responsibilities may include:
    • Assisting with SEVIS-related work for international students
    • Supporting database implementation and training (InResonance, FACTS)
    • Leading departmental meetings or special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Demonstrated experience in admissions, enrollment, or student-facing roles, ideally in independent schools or higher education
  • Familiarity with educational testing and support plans (e.g., IEPs, neuropsych evaluations)
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar); experience with FACTS and InResonance is a plus
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for events
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, adaptability, and a sense of humor are essential

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter using the form below or by emailing Lisa Pelrine, Director of Enrollment Management at [email protected] with the subject line "Associate Director of High School Admission."

Landmark School does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, homelessness, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, disability, sex, or age in treatment or employment at Landmark, admission or access to Landmark, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Landmark operates. 

Landmark is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries concerning the application of each of these statutes and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Human Resources Office at Landmark or the Office for Civil Rights, United States DOE or Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.