Admissions Manager

DescriptionAbout the Bard Early CollegesBard Early Colleges are founded on the belief that many high-school-age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education. Bard Early Colleges act on this belief by providing younger scholars with a tuition-free, credit-bearing college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences following the 9th and 10th grades. Students are taught by college faculty in seminar classes; they receive up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma. Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance and academic supports.Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Baltimore, a partnership between Bard College and Baltimore City Public Schools, invites applications for an Admissions Manager for the 2025-26 school year.Position DescriptionThe Admissions Manager of Bard High School Early College Baltimore will oversee and manage all aspects of the admissions process for the school. They will be responsible for recruiting the new incoming class of students, deciding upon the application elements of the cycle, and liaising with key stakeholders.Key Responsibilities will include:Develop and maintain a vigorous admissions outreach program to city middle schools, including to high poverty schools, as well as to community organizationsInterview applicants and train support staff to administer interviewsHelp to plan and manage admissions related-events (such as fairs, middle school visits, and open houses)Oversee and coordinate any advertising and media outreach efforts and admissions communicationsEvaluate applicationsAssist with general office operations, data management, and special projects for school administration (data entry, gathering, strategic analysis, and planning)Respond to requests for admissions and enrollment data from stakeholders as neededTrain and manage Admissions Assistant or Admissions CounselorOversee student ambassador volunteer groupPlan, coordinate, and oversee the summer bridge orientation program in coordination with administration, admissions counselor, and facultyPerform other duties as assigned Start Date: May or June 2025 (flexible) Compensation: $50,000- $55,000Location: 2801 N. Dukeland Street, Baltimore, MD, 21216QualificationsB.A. (required)Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, be team players, and enjoy working with adolescents and families in a progressive educational environment. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills.The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of studyThe ideal candidate will understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from and communication with and recruitment of underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in educationFamiliarity with the education landscape in Baltimore, MD(preferred)Facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic office softwareStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsPrior experience working with students and familiesApplication Instructions