Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York–based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.
UNIS seeks an Assistant Admissions Director to the Director of Admissions for assisting in all aspects of the student recruitment and enrollment program in accordance with UNIS’ mission.
This role reports to the Director of Admissions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Admissions Director will:
Be the first point of contact for routine phone and email inquiries.
Serve as the assistant admissions officer with regard to Junior School (elementary) Tutorial House (high school) applications.
Do data entry in Ravenna and Veracross for applicants and newly enrolled students.
Produce and distribute group communications using Veracross and email.
Update the Admissions portion of the website and Admissions forms and materials.
Assist with the evaluation of applicants, including conducting regular interviews with applicants to the Tutorial House and assisting with Middle School interviews and Junior School assessments, when needed.
Plan the visits of Tutorial House applicants.
Organize in-year orientations for all new Tutorial House students.
Assist with organization of new student orientations held in August.
Occasionally represent UNIS at professional gatherings in matters pertaining to admissions, at the request of the Director of Admissions.
Perform other job-related functions as requested by the Director of Admissions.
Assume all functions and responsibilities of the Director of Admissions, if, for any reason, the Director of Admissions is unable to perform these functions.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, especially by showing proper discretion in interactions with diplomatic and other high-profile visitors
Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills with demographically diverse groups
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a global community.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and the Google Suite
Summer availability is essential
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but experience is the most important qualification.
Experience of having lived in another country
Fluency in a second language
Teaching experience or work in a school environment
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation is between $46,963 and $84,712 commensurate with years of experience as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary is prorated for part-time or temporary positions
* Pending the completion of collective bargaining negotiations currently underway)
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