Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the admission and enrollment cycle for all new upper school students, leading the four-person upper school admission team to achieve the school’s enrollment goals.
• Generate interest in Westtown and expand the pool of mission-aligned day, boarding and international applicants by cultivating relationships with feeder schools, educational consultants, program leaders and other recruitment partners.
• Nurture authentic relationships with prospective students and their families throughout the enrollment cycle, providing outstanding customer service from inquiry through matriculation.
• Collaborate closely with upper school program leaders to evaluate, select, yield and retain students using professional judgment and an accurate understanding of the qualities of students who thrive at Westtown.
• Partner with the Dean of Enrollment to strategically allocate need-based financial aid and coordinate the school’s merit scholarship program.
• Embrace a schedule that will include representing Westtown at on- and off-campus events on some evenings and weekends, as well as seasonal regional, national and potentially international travel.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and results-oriented professional who enjoys working with teenagers and demonstrates the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 5+ years of boarding school admission experience, with a preference for leadership experience and engagement in industry organizations;
• Ability to articulate the value of Westtown’s independent boarding school education;
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Proficiency with technology including Google Workspace, integrated SIS, and CRM (Blackbaud and Hubspot preferred);
• Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines;
• Self-motivated and results-focused, with a proven record of success;
• Adaptable and team-oriented, with a positive outlook and a sense of humor;
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices:
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students, teachers, and staff throughout our diverse community;
• Authentic commitment to the mission and core values of Westtown School.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers . Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal .

About Westtown School

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

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