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Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to Chief External Affairs Office

KENT PLACE SCHOOL - 3.6

Summit, NJ Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Google Sheets Google Drive Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Kent Place School seeks a warm, highly organized, and proactive Admission and Financial Aid Operations Manager / Assistant to the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer to join a collaborative five-person enrollment team. This full-time, 12-month, in-person position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective families, manages department databases and daily operations, coordinates admission events, and provides high-level administrative support.

Key Responsibilities Office Operations:

Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families; manage departmental communications, budgets, schedules, application files, and office supplies.

Event Management:

Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and visitor check-ins for all open houses, preview days, tours, and recruitment events (including occasional evenings/weekends).

DataFinancial Aid Support:

Maintain database integrity, produce benchmarking reports, track applicants through the enrollment funnel, and assist families with financial aid processes and contracts.

Administrative Operations:

Manage calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics for the Chief External Affairs and Strategic Partnership Officer across multiple school institutes.

Community Engagement:

Actively participate in school life, upholding Kent Place's mission and commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Key Qualifications EducationExperience:

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in enrollment, admissions, financial aid, or communications in an educational/nonprofit setting.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in database management and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Gemini). Experience with independent school systems (e.g., Clarity) is a plus.

CommunicationCollaboration:

Excellent interpersonal, written, and phone skills; ability to engage warmly with diverse families, children, and staff.

Organization:

Exceptional project management, detail orientation, and ability to handle multiple deadlines. The full job description can be found here. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.