Cincinnati Country Day School seeks an admission counselor, who will be responsible for the full enrollment and retention process for all pre-primary programs (Early Childhood – age 5). An additional primary responsibility is the facilitation of a financial aid awarding and management system.

Country Day is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence and to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. CCDS pays competitively and provides an excellent benefits package.

Position

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week over 12 months from July 1 to June 30. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with other admission personnel to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the admission process
• Coordinate campus visits and lead tours for prospective families
• Administer and manage admission evaluations/observations for prospective students
• Manage communication with families
• Organize and execute admission events
• Serve as the office liaison to pre-primary section of the Lower School
• Be an active and engaged member of the Lower School student, faculty, and parent community including staff meetings, HOUSE program, etc.
• Support the processing and allocation of financial aid awarding to all families in kindergarten – grade 12
• Assist the director of enrollment management (DOEM) with the coordination and implementation of community programs
• Other duties as assigned by DOEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, experience in an independent, private school or college setting is preferred
• Professional experience working with young children beginning at 18 months through age 5 and their families
• Strong communication (oral and written) and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, and cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and the school community
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and initiative
• Program development and event planning experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management, specifically student information systems
• Familiarity with systems and databases specifically related to financial aid management
• Some evening and weekend hours are expected throughout the recruitment season

To Apply
Submit resume, cover letter, and references (at least one from a school administrator or supervisor) to Aaron B. Kellenberger, director of enrollment management, via email at kellenbea@countryday.net. To learn more about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net/.

Cincinnati Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, or military service/veteran status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, admission decisions, tuition aid programs, employment practices and benefits, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

About Cincinnati Country Day School

Cincinnati Country Day School, established in 1926, is a private, co-educational, independent, college preparatory school serving children from early childhood (18 months) to grade 12. The school is located in Indian Hill on a beautiful 62-acre campus with more than 850 students from 36 public school districts and 65 zip codes.

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