Employment
Admissions Coordinator
Bright Water School is seeking a full time Admissions Coordinator. The Admissions Coordinator acts as a facilitator for prospective families, helping them to learn about Bright Water School and Waldorf Education through activities such as school tours, Open Houses, lesson Observations, and other appropriate activities. This position handles parent enquiries from the initial enquiry through to enrollment in the school and also actively seeks to promote community and involvement in the school among the current parent body. The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for conducting formal exit interviews for each family leaving the school, regardless of their reason for departure. The Admissions Coordinator considers the health of the entire school when accepting applicants and works to foster and maintain a vibrant school community. This position works with the School Director regarding parent concerns and escalates cases of concern to the Director or the Pedagogical Development Chair.
Qualifications required:
- B.A./ B.S. degree or higher
- Knowledge of Waldorf education required; experience preferred
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Event planning and Marketing skills/experience
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to coordinate groups of volunteers, faculty, and students
- Computer skills: web content management, word processing, Excel, database management
- Maintain a professional and personable demeanor with flexibility, enthusiasm and integrity.
- Car and driver’s license
- Able to work some evenings and weekends (as required)
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills: listening, speaking and writing; facilitative leadership skills and capacity to mediate and resolve conflicts respectfully; problem-solving skills; ease in dealing with people; planning and implementation skills; and a strong sense of humor.
Annual salary is determined by education and experience - a $37,200K base, with additional increments for development and training.
Please send resume, job application, brief biography, a letter of intent and three references to:
Meagan Mays
Bright Water School
1501 Tenth Avenue E., Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98102
