Summary Description:
The Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid participates in all aspects of the recruitment and admissions

and financial aid process for The Williston Northampton School.

Essential Functions:

• Articulate the school’s mission, programs and admissions policies to a broad community
• Assist the Director of Admission and Financial Aid with the evaluation and auditing of financial aid applications

for both returning and prospective new families

• Participate as a member of the Financial Aid Committee
• Communicate with existing and prospective families in regard to financial assistance awards and any appeals or

adjustments to existing awards

• Travel on behalf of Williston Admission Team for recruitment and other admission related events
• Act as resource for prospective families considering enrollment at Williston
• Speak publicly to individuals and groups both on and off campus; represent the school through admissions related

events

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with key feeder school constituents
• Evaluate and execute admission decisions on applicant files
• Meet with and interview prospective students and their families during their visit to campus
• Review applicant files, serve on various admission committees, and communicate final decisions through an

established admissions process

• Participate in special events involving prospective students

Additional Responsibilities:

• Required to wear proper attire, consistent with school’s dress code at all times and to maintain positive attitude

and appearance in accordance with department/school standards

• Must maintain high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness at all times
• All school employees have some responsibility for reporting inappropriate behavior to School Administration in

order to maintain a safe learning environment

• All school employees must acknowledge receipt of the current Williston Employee Handbook and are responsible

for reviewing the contents and must abide by rules, policies and procedures stated in the document

• Faculty and Administration shall be responsible for reviewing and understanding the provisions stated in the

Faculty/Administration Supplement

• Other duties as requested or assigned per the Dean of Enrollment Management

Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Job Description, page 2

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Five years+ of experience in a similar position within an independent school Admission Office, with significant

financial aid experience

• Experience/knowledge of independent boarding schools preferred
• Strong background in advising and coaching as well as administrative experience
• Belief and a strong passion for the mission of Williston
• High energy, lively intelligence and enthusiasm for residential school life
• Motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, with organization and initiative
• Careful listener, warm personality, with a good sense of humor
• Patience and persistence, with an eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals and a relentless drive

to achieve them

• Excellent communication sense and skills with strong writing capabilities
• Ability to relate effectively with students, their parents, colleagues, school constituents, and the public
• Demonstrated good moral character and initiative with a professional demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an enthusiastic, collaborative approach to his/her work and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills for multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities to manage competing deadlines
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, OneNote, Power Point) Internet, knowledge of

Veracross a plus

• Must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school

required background checks including the state mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI,

Sex Offender Record Information and Fingerprint based criminal background check

• Must participate in annual harassment awareness training as a condition of employment
• Positive appearance, attitude and presentation with a strict sense of confidentiality
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required as a condition of employment
• Must have the ability to travel on behalf of the institution
• Must have a valid state driver’s license

Physical Qualifications:
The person in this position:

• Regularly communicates with other faculty/staff, families, visitors in person, via phone, email, etc. and must be

able to convey accurate information in these situations

• Occasionally moves small/medium sized items that may weigh up to 25 pounds
• Is capable of moving about the offices to access files and/or office machinery
• Regularly operates computers or other office machinery, i.e. copy machines, printers
• Is capable of remaining in a stationary position, (i.e. sitting, standing), for extended periods of time; must be

capable of repetitive movements of wrists, hands and fingers

Working Environment:

• The work environment is usually moderately quiet; however, variations in noise level may occur when employee

attends school functions such as assemblies and other events

• The environment may be stressful and hectic at times with frequent interruptions, multiple distractions, and

changing priorities

• This position is primarily an administrative position performing duties in a typical office setting and thus is

exposed to minimal adverse working conditions

Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Job Description, page 3

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to

be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description

reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to

assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some

requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or

other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying

this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related

duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully,

the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on

an “at-will” basis.


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