Assistant Director of Admissions

The TEAK Fellowship is a ten-year enrichment program that offers New York City students from under-resourced communities intensive after-school and summer academic classes, transformational cultural experiences, secondary school and college guidance, a vibrant internship program, and a robust support system. TEAK students earn admission/financial aid at our Nation’s most prestigious academic institutions and graduate determined to make an impact on communities in need of their contributions and leadership.

TEAK is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions who will join the Admissions team to recruit talented students with motivation and potential to enter the TEAK Fellowship under the guidance of the Director of Admissions.

Candidates should have a passion for educational equity, a love of working with exceptional young people, and a desire to join a like-minded, committed, and diverse team of educators.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and External Communications

• Serve as primary contact for all recruitment-related constituents, including prospective Fellows and families, teachers, guidance counselors, and CBO partners; cultivate and strengthen these relationships to support long-term recruitment goals

• Conduct school visits and host information sessions at TEAK and across NYC in the evenings and on the weekends; maintain strong connections with school partners

• Lead social media strategy for admissions and recruitment in partnership with the Director of Communications

• Assist with designing recruitment resources and promotional materials

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records for all constituents, including school and CBO partners, applicants, teachers/guidance counselors, and families

• Prepare quarterly reports to the Board in consultation with the Director of Admissions
  

Admissions Coordination

• Responding to admissions inquiries from prospective families in a timely manner

• Maintain admissions database systems (Ravenna, Salesforce, Clarity and Google Suite), ensuring data integrity

• Lead implementation of financial aid system and integration with Ravenna; serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and continuous improvements

• Support inquiries and applicants through the online application process and follow up with families to ensure that applications are completed

• Oversee planning and execution of all procedures for our admissions events (information sessions, exam administration, application assistance, and open houses), ensuring operational excellence and welcoming experience for families

• Support management of student and parent volunteers who assist the admission department

• Assist with all recruitment administrative tasks as needed

• Coordinate the admissions interview schedule and lead training for staff and volunteer interviewers to maintain a fair and equitable evaluation process

• Responsible for onboarding and training the Admissions Counselor on Ravenna and other admissions related systems

Applicant Selection

• Serve as Admissions Reading Committee Coordinator to evaluate applicants during the selection process, track recommended decisions on candidates, compile statistical data for applicants and finalists, and ensure an efficient, fair selection process

• Assist with communication strategy at every stage of the application, from inquiry through final notification and enrollment

• Assist with admissions application coordination, including but not limited to obtaining all required materials from applicants and supplemental materials from schools, teachers, and families; exam administration; and student and family interviews

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in Summer Institute as requested

• Serve as a TEAK’s ISEE assistant test administrator for admissions and high school placement

• Participate in or lead special projects and committees

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred

• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or a language other than English is strongly preferred

• Commitment to TEAK’s mission of educational access and success for underrepresented populations

• Dynamic interpersonal communication skills to work with a broad range of constituents, including parents/guardians and students, and many families who speak English as a second language

• Understanding of New York City school system preferred

• 3+ years of experience preferred in admissions, the nonprofit sector, and/or a school

• Experience with marketing and/or digital branding is a plus

• Availability to work a Monday - Friday schedule with some weekend commitments on select weeks and occasional evenings from September to April

• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; a problem solver and team player

• Ability to be flexible in a fast-moving environment

Start Date: Immediate

Salary & Benefits: Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

TEAK offers generous benefits and retirement packages. Salary is commensurate with experience. The TEAK Fellowship is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.