Admissions Coordinator
Status: Available
Position Overview:
As we prepare to expand our Early Childhood Center by 50% for Fall 2026, Schechter Boston seeks a dynamic, self-starting Admissions Coordinator to help shape and execute a strategic enrollment plan. This individual will play a critical role in managing the admissions pipeline, engaging prospective families, and refining communications to align with our vision for growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead prospective family engagement through outreach, tours, and personalized follow-up.
Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to increase early childhood enrollment.
Manage the admissions pipeline, tracking inquiries, applications, and enrollments.
Coordinate events such as open houses, information sessions, and parent meet-ups.
Build relationships with synagogues and community organizations to increase visibility and referrals and increase Schechter’s early childhood presence in the community
Support new families with onboarding and community-building initiatives, including buddy family programs and parent engagement opportunities.
Assist in developing admission marketing materials and refining the school’s messaging around early childhood growth.
Evaluate future opportunities to expand Schechter’s early childhood presence outside its current physical footprint
Qualifications:
2+ years experience in admissions, marketing, or a related field (preferably in early childhood or education).
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet enrollment goals.
Experience with CRM systems and data management (Blackbaud experience a plus).
Knowledge of early childhood development and recruitment/retention best practices.
Personal warmth and ability to connect with a diverse range of children, parents, faculty, and staff.
Strong customer service mindset with a passion for building relationships and fostering community.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong project management skills.
Familiarity with Jewish day schools and/or Jewish communal life is a plus.
Existing relationships or capacity to develop new relationships with other early childhood programs.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: $65k – $80k, commensurate with experience.
This is a 12-month position.
We strive to provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that supports our faculty and staff, including: health insurance, prescription drug benefit, vision, healthcare/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), long term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer matching, tuition reduction for employees’ children, up to 30 paid holidays, sick time and personal time, and early dismissal on Fridays.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ssdsboston.org.