Director of Upper Division Admissions

Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 770 students on two campuses in beautiful Central Coast California. The Upper Division campus (Grades 9-12) is located in Pebble Beach. The Lower/Middle Campus (Grades PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea. Stevenson is a mission driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while instilling a passion for learning and achievement to prepare them for success in school and beyond. 

Stevenson School is seeking a Director of Upper Division Admissions (Grades 9-12) to start July 1, 2025. In this newly created position, reporting to the director of enrollment management, who currently oversees PK-12 admissions and acts as the upper division director of admissions, the new director of upper division admissions will will work closely with the director of enrollment management and other members of the admissions leadership team (ALT) (director of PK-8 admissions and director of international enrollment) to meet the targeted enrollment goals of the upper division. The director will hold primary responsibility for boarding and day student admissions in grades 9-12, overseeing related day-to-day admissions operations and guiding the work of five full- and part-time upper division admissions team members. The role will be very process focused, with the director taking the lead on admissions events, and acting as the department point person for the communications team. The position may involve a limited amount of travel. This is a good opportunity for an admissions professional looking to grow into a director of enrollment management role.

Successful candidates will possess related experience and depth of knowledge of boarding and day school admissions and familiarity with international student communities, be adept with student information systems and admissions platforms, be able to participate appropriately in financial assistance conversations, demonstrate an enthusiasm to meaningfully engage with interested students and families from diverse backgrounds to support them throughout the admissions process, and possess exceptional public speaking and presentation skills.

This is a full-time, 12-month/year administration staff position based on Stevenson’s Pebble Beach campus. Work is performed primarily in-office with some local and regional travel required. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.  

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and support the work of the upper division admissions staff and assistant/associate directors of admissions
• With the director of enrollment management (DEM), review and develop inquiry-to-enrollment strategies and communication plans on an annual basis
• Oversee implementation of all upper division boarding/day admission and recruitment strategies developed in conjunction with the director of enrollment management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all upper division admissions related concerns 
• With the DEM, review and develop inquiry-to-enrollment strategies and communication plans on an annual basis
• Represent Stevenson at admissions events and conferences; local, regional, national
• Working collaboratively with the DEM and other Admission Leadership Team members, develop and use data strategically to guide office operations
• Engage with prospective families through the admissions process, from inquiry through post enrollment 
• Interview applicants and provide tours of campus
• Participate in candidate review, file reading, and admissions committees
• Oversee all aspects, including content, schedule, planning and coordination with other offices, of Stevenson-hosted virtual and in-person upper division admissions events
• Travel to represent the school at admission events as agreed upon with the DEM
• Deliver professional, engaging, and compelling presentations to target audiences
• Develop and cultivate relationships with feeder schools, community based organizations, and parent/alumni volunteers in the local region
• Track upper division admissions budget expenditures with support of admissions office coordinator 
• Work closely with divisional leadership and co-directors of equity and inclusion to support the transition of newly admitted upper division students/families into the Stevenson community
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in Upper Division (9-12) independent school admission; boarding school admissions preferred
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to supervise and support admissions team members
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an enthusiasm to network with various constituencies
• High level presentation skills and the ability to articulately communicate the mission of the School 
• Highly developed organizational skills, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency with a range of admissions office systems and platforms
• The ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively to completion, individually or as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings, as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally, as needed
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus factor

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000 annually, based on experience. In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson provides an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including a menu of health insurance plans offered through Anthem, dental, vision, life,  long-term disability, and HSA/FSA options. The School also currently provides a monthly housing stipend to eligible employees and monthly fuel stipend for all non-housed employees. Lunch is provided at no cost to employees on a daily basis when school is in session. 

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Due Date: December 1, 2024

Finalist Round: December 9th - 20th, 2024

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources

Last updated on Sep 9, 2024