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Posted:
February 3, 2021
Location:
Tappahannock, Virginia
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Admissions

St. Margaret’s School is seeking a Director of Admission to lead the process of attracting and enrolling mission-appropriate students.  The ideal candidate must have an enthusiasm for the varied responsibilities of a thriving professional in an all girls boarding school, be a strategic thinker, a hard worker, and committed to serving the mission of St. Margaret’s School. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Overseeing the entire admission process for the school. 
  • Ensuring admission endeavors support academic, co-curricular, and strategic goals of the school.
  • Engaging in professional development focused upon diversity and inclusion with SMS colleagues and applying fundamentals to the admission process. 
  • Collaborating with the Advancement team on communications and marketing strategies.
  • Chairing the Financial Aid Committee and sustaining a collaborative relationship with the Business Office. 
  • Organizing the Admission team to create a clear vision for admission work at SMS as well as crafting a plan to achieve this vision. 
  • Networking with educational consultants and other community stakeholders to ensure the mission of SMS and proven successes are celebrated. 
  • Acting as the community resource on the admission philosophy and priorities.
  • Acting as a residential faculty member including 1 night weekly of residential duty and 8-9 weekends per school year of weekend duty. (Adjustments may be made based on admission travel schedule.)
  • Fostering a boarding school mentality of teamwork and belonging.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience in an independent school setting, preferably a small boarding school and/or an all girls secondary setting. 
  • A demonstrated commitment to continual, professional growth. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency with data collection and analysis to inform enrollment strategy. 
  • An ability to communicate thoughtfully with prospective students and families, colleagues, parents of current students, alumnae and other various stakeholders.
  • An ability to travel as needed for admission work. 
  • A demonstrated enthusiasm for admission work.
  • A desire to contribute to all areas of school life, including athletics, co-curricular programming and residential life.
  • A willingness to uphold the mission of the school. 

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Head of School. St. Margaret’s School provides a competitive salary and benefits package that includes campus housing. All meals are provided when school is in session. St. Margaret’s School is an all-girls school located on the banks of the Rappahannock River in Virginia. The mission of St. Margaret’s is to provide a learning environment where girls know they belong, are challenged and supported to believe in themselves, and prepared to become their best. We inspire girls to reach their full potential and make a better world. St. Margaret’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin in the administration of its hiring practices. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume “Attention: Director of Admission Position” to Tracie Mothershead at tmothers@smsapps.org.
About St. Margarets School
St. Margaret’s School is an Episcopal girls’ boarding school, grades 8 -12, with 121 students, 80% boarding/20% day, from 17 states and 15 countries. “As we grow in age, may we grow in grace.” St. Margaret’s motto reflects our commitment to the growth of young women in every area of their lives. We offer a diverse student body a sound college-preparatory curriculum, challenging to each individual. In a Christian environment, founded on the Episcopal tradition, both honor and character are developed. St. Margaret’s seeks to inspire each student to make the best of herself, and in so doing, make a better world. St. Margaret’s historic campus is located in Tappahannock, Virginia, on the banks of the beautiful Rappahannock River in Essex County. St. Margaret’s is approximately one hour from Richmond and Fredericksburg and two hours from Washington, DC.
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