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Job Description
Coordinator, Admissions
Loudoun County Public Schools
Academic Programs Office - Ashburn, Virginia This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5776705
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview
The Admissions Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the division's commitment to educational excellence, access, and opportunity by ensuring admissions practices and program outreach are student-centered, data-informed, and aligned with strategic priorities. With primary responsibility for the Academies of Loudoun (ACL), the coordinator oversees all aspects of admissions, including recruitment, evaluation, and selection, while also supporting alignment and consistency across all division specialized programs. The position collaborates closely with school leaders, program coordinators, and district departments to ensure transparent, efficient, and compliant admissions processes that expand access and opportunity for students.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
Under the leadership of the Director of Academic Programs, the coordinator leads a team of content specialists who oversee the recruitment, evaluation, and admissions process for students interested in the Academies of Loudoun (ACL).
Directs and manages the full ACL admissions process (MATA, AET, AOS), ensuring a seamless, equitable, and efficient experience from inquiry through enrollment. Designs and implements comprehensive recruitment and outreach strategies for ACL, while supporting awareness of all division special programs and academies. Leads targeted outreach in partnership with ES, MS, and HS offices and develops clear, consistent communication and promotional materials for ACL and division-wide specialized programs. Serves as a central resource and assists program coordinators with admissions processes (applications, lotteries, best practices) and promotes consistency across timelines, communication, and procedures.
Communicates admissions timelines, procedures, and updates to school and stakeholders while assisting the division-wide outreach events and engagement efforts. Partners with the Director of Academic Programs on strategic planning, facilitates monthly coordinator meetings, and provides updates on admissions, outreach, and program needs. Analyzes admissions and enrollment data to evaluate program access, identify trends, and inform continuous improvement in recruitment strategies, selection processes, and equity of opportunity.
Supports the Gifted Office with the admissions testing for students applying for the opportunity to attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
Master's Degree Experience
Three (3) years of experience with a public-school system and an understanding of the admissions process
Licenses and Certifications
Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in School Administration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of admissions policies and procedures for STEM magnet programs
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, detail oriented, and extremely organized Demonstrates the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, general public, business people, and state and national leader
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Director, Academic Programs
